Athens (Rafina) – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Rafina) – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Golden Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira). Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferries cost between 85€ and 510€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferries.
The first Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry typically departs from Athens (Rafina) at around 07:15. The last ferry usually departs at 07:20.
The Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry trip can take around 5 hours 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours 20 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) provided by Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range between 85€* and 510€*. The average price is typically 171€*. The cheapest Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from 85€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 171€*. The average price for a car is 849€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 142.0 miles (228.5km) or 123.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Golden Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Santorini (Thira). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Golden Star Ferries ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Santorini (Thira).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) with Golden Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Athens (Rafina) - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 224 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 07:20 | |
| Distance | 123 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of Greece. The town, and its port, is on the Aegean Sea coast, to the east of the Penteli Mountains and to the north east of the Mesogaia Plain. The Greek capital, Athens, is 25 km to the west of Rafina which is close to the towns of Artemida and Nea Makri. It is a popular destination for Athenians, due to its proximity to Athens, who drive out of the city to Rafina to eat in one of the town's many fish restaurants that line the harbour. It is common to see the day's catch on display on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
Rafina's port is the second largest in the Attica region, after Piraeus, although this is likely to change by the port at Lavrio which is currently being expanded. ferries from Rafina's port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to most of the Cyclades Islands. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate to the islands with most departing Rafina in the morning.
The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
