Chania - Santorini ferry, tickets & schedules

For even cheaper ferry tickets, you can take advantage of the regular discounts of up to 50% when traveling from Crete to Santorini. While these discounts differ from one company top the next, they are usually available to:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Members of large families
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities & ISIC card holders
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 5 years usually travel for free.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Crete to Santorini:

• The ports in Crete can get quite busy, so it is recommended to arrive there at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure, especially if you are traveling with a car.
• Greek ferries can get rather chilly, even during the summer high season. Bring along a light jacket or sweater for a more comfortable journey.
• The Aegean Sea can get a bit choppy, so if you are prone to seasickness, consider taking motion sickness medication before your trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• For all your travel options, check the Crete-Santorini ferry schedules.
• Thanks to its strategic position in the Cyclades, Santorini is an excellent base for an Aegean island-hopping adventure. Plan and organize your trip through the Greek islands with our Map of ferries.

Where to take the ferry from Chania to Santorini

There is no direct ferry connection between Chania and Santorini, however it is possible to travel to the Cycladic island from the ports of Rethymno, Heraklion and Sitia.

• The nearest port to Chania, where you can catch a ferry to Santorini, is in Rethymno, which is about 66 km away. The bus from Chania to Rethymno takes approximately 1.5 hours, while the journey by car or taxi takes 1 hour.
• Heraklion is about 140 km to the east of Chania, with the ride taking about 2 hours by car and 2.5 hours by bus.
• Finally, Sitia is on the eastern end of Crete, about 266 km from Chania. You can get to Sitia by car in about 4 hours.

Where does the ferry arrive in Santorini?

Ferries from Crete typically dock at the port of Athinios, the main ferry terminal in Santorini. The port is on the western shores of Santorini, about 8 km from Fira and 20 km from the village of Oia.

Around the port, you will find cafés, restaurants and a few shops, as well as useful travel amenities such as ATMs and car rental services.