Santorini (Thira) – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Santorini (Thira) – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Golden Star Ferries provides the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Rafina). Santorini (Thira) Athens (Rafina) ferries cost between 84€ and 338€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Santorini (Thira) Athens (Rafina) ferries.
Santorini (Thira) Athens (Rafina) ferries typically depart at 14:15.
The Santorini (Thira) Athens (Rafina) ferry trip can take around 6 hours 5 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Rafina) provided by Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Santorini (Thira) Athens (Rafina) ferry prices typically range between 84€* and 338€*. The average price is typically 169€*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Athens (Rafina) ferry prices start from 84€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 168€*. The average price for a car is 531€*.
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 May 2025.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 142.0 miles (228.5km) or 123.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Golden Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Rafina). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Rafina).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Golden Star Ferries ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Rafina).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Rafina) 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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| Santorini (Thira) - Athens (Rafina) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 194 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 14:15 | |
| Distance | 123 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
