Santorini (Thira) – Sitia
Ferries to Crete
Santorini (Thira) – Sitia
Ferries to Crete
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Sitia. Santorini (Thira) Sitia ferries cost between 24€ and 88€, 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) Sitia ferries.
The first Santorini (Thira) Sitia ferry typically departs from Santorini (Thira) at around 02:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:50.
The Santorini (Thira) Sitia ferry trip can take around 6 hours 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 6 hours 40 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Sitia provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Santorini (Thira) Sitia ferry prices typically range between 24€* and 88€*. The average price is typically 45€*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Sitia ferry prices start from 24€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 45€*. The average price for a car is 345€*.
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 July 2025.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Sitia is approximately 86.9 miles (139.9km) or 75.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Sitia. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Sitia.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Sitia.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Sitia.
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| Santorini (Thira) - Sitia Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Crete | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | €45 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6 h 40 m | |
| First Ferry | 02:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 76 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
Sitia is located on the Greek island of Crete and is one of the island's least visited locations. Built during Venetian times, the town was later destroyed and then rebuilt by the Turks although unfortunately little remains from this period. However, there are some indications dotted around of the town and region's past which may be of interest to visitors. A popular reason to visit the town is to enjoy its long sandy beach where the swimming is good and various water sport opportunities exist. Also popular in the area are its monasteries, including Toplou, its archaeological sites, its palm forested beaches and its mountains which are wonderful to trek through.
Crete is the largest and most populous of Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean sea, and is also one of 13 administrative regions of Greece. Crete's largest city is Heraklion and although the island has managed to retain some of its own cultural identity it still contributes significantly to the economy and cultural legacy of Greece.
The port at Sitia connects Sitia and eastern Crete with several other Greek islands as well as with the port of Piraeus on the Greek mainland. The town also has a marina which accommodates smaller fishing boats and yachts.
