Blue-domed churches above the caldera at Oia, Santorini

Piraeus to Santorini

Hellenic SeawaysFrom 6 hours

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Crossing time
From 6 hours
Operator
1
Sailings
Daily
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Checked against hellenicseaways.gr on 10 November 2026

The Piraeus to Santorini ferry takes from 6 hours with Hellenic Seaways.

Are you planning a trip from Athens to Santorini? The Piraeus to Santorini ferry links the port of Piraeus with Athinios on Santorini, and Hellenic Seaways is the operator listed for this route on Ferryu.

The route lasts from 6 hours and 6 minutes, and Hellenic Seaways runs daily itineraries to and from Santorini. You can compare your options on Ferryu and pick the sailing that suits your plans.

  • Sailed by Hellenic Seaways
  • Crossing time from 6 hours and 6 minutes
  • Daily itineraries to and from Santorini
  • Detailed departure times displayed when booking

At a glance

Crossing
From 6 hours
Piraeus to Santorini
Sailings
Daily
Hellenic Seaways
Arrives
Santorini (Athinios)
Greece
PiraeusSantorini
Map data: Natural Earth. Port locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Who sails this route

Sailing with Hellenic Seaways

Hellenic Seaways operates daily itineraries to and from Santorini. On the Piraeus to Santorini route, the trip lasts from 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Detailed departure times are displayed when booking, so you can see which sailing fits your day. Book early for the best choice of sailings, and be sure to arrive at the port in good time.

When you arrive in Santorini

Point of ferry's arrival and departure for Santorini is Port Gate E1

Questions answered

How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Santorini?

From 6 hours, depending on the sailing.

The route Piraeus - Santorini lasts from 6 hours and 6 minutes. (Hellenic Seaways, hellenicseaways.gr)

How often does it sail?

Daily.

Daily itineraries are operated to/from Santorini, with detailed departure times displayed when booking. (Hellenic Seaways, hellenicseaways.gr)

Compare routes to Greece

Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.

RouteOperatorCrossing
Piraeus to Santorini This routeHellenic SeawaysFrom 6 hours
Corfu to PaxosKamelia Lines–
Piraeus to HeraklionANEK Lines and Minoan LinesFrom 9½ hours
Piraeus to HydraHellenic SeawaysFrom 90 minutes
Piraeus to MykonosHellenic SeawaysAbout 5 hours
Piraeus to NaxosHellenic SeawaysAbout 5½ hours
Piraeus to ParosHellenic SeawaysAbout 4 hours
Rafina to MykonosGolden Star Ferries–
Rafina to NaxosGolden Star Ferries–
Rafina to SantoriniGolden Star FerriesAbout 5½ hours
Rhodes to SymiDodekanisos Seaways–

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