Santorini port transfers run between Athinios, the island’s ferry port, and Fira, Oia, the airport and the hotels, from 14 euros for a shared seat, 15 euros for a shared transfer to Fira, 20 to 30 euros for a private car, and 2.70 euros on the KTEL bus. Plan the rest of the trip with Greece Tours.
This page covers the transfers: prices, which port the ferries use, the distances, the bus, the routes to Oia and the airport, taxis, private cars, car hire at the port and how to book.
What do Santorini port transfers cost?
From 14 euros for a one-way shared transfer to or from the port, 15 euros for a shared transfer to Fira, 19 to 30 euros for private transfers between the port, the airport and the hotels, 30 euros for a private transfer from the port to Oia, and 2.70 euros for the public bus.
The one-way transfer to or from the port or airport holds a 4.4 rating from 3,543 reviews on GetYourGuide. Santorini port transfers are planned around this point from the very first booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers build their timing around this, so arriving guests meet it at once, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers state this plainly in the listing, so there are no surprises on arrival, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
A private transfer from the airport or port holds a 5 rating from 141 reviews, from 30 euros. The Santorini port transfers timetable is shaped by this, with the fullest schedule in summer, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Guests meet this within the first minutes of Santorini port transfers, well before the hotel, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. That is where Santorini port transfers earn their value over queuing for a taxi, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
A transfer between Athinios port and the airport costs from 20 euros. Santorini port transfers are shaped by this, from the pick-up at the quay to the hotel door, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Drivers raise this early on Santorini port transfers, before the vehicle leaves the quay, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This decides which of the Santorini port transfers suits the party, whether shared, private or family, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Which port do the ferries use?
Athinios, also called the New Port or Thira Port, on the south-west side of Santorini, where all regular passenger and car ferries arrive, while the Old Port below Fira, also called Skala or Gialos, takes cruise ship tenders and excursion boats.
Ferries from Athens, Mykonos, Crete, Naxos, Paros and Milos all dock at Athinios. Santorini port transfers build their timing around this, so arriving guests meet it at once, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers state this plainly in the listing, so there are no surprises on arrival, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This is part of what Santorini port transfers deliver that a wait at the quay misses, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
The port is small and busy, squeezed between the water and the caldera cliffs. Guests meet this within the first minutes of Santorini port transfers, well before the hotel, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. That is where Santorini port transfers earn their value over queuing for a taxi, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers cover the ground around this at a steady, unhurried pace, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
One switchback road leads in and out. Drivers raise this early on Santorini port transfers, before the vehicle leaves the quay, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This decides which of the Santorini port transfers suits the party, whether shared, private or family, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers prices reflect this, along with the extras chosen at booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
How far is Athinios port from the towns?
About 8 kilometres by road from Fira, 10 kilometres from Santorini airport and 20 kilometres from Oia, with no town within walking distance of the port.
The drive from Athinios to Oia takes 40 to 50 minutes when traffic moves. Santorini port transfers state this plainly in the listing, so there are no surprises on arrival, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This is part of what Santorini port transfers deliver that a wait at the quay misses, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers drivers prepare for this and explain it before the vehicle sets off, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
The road climbs the caldera cliff in a long series of switchbacks. That is where Santorini port transfers earn their value over queuing for a taxi, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers cover the ground around this at a steady, unhurried pace, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers season turns on this, from the spring start to the autumn close, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Skaros rock and Imerovigli are visible from the climb. This decides which of the Santorini port transfers suits the party, whether shared, private or family, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers prices reflect this, along with the extras chosen at booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers in a small vehicle handle this more easily than a full coach, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
How does the port bus work?
KTEL public buses run from Athinios to Fira around the main ferry arrivals, for 2.70 euros and about 20 minutes, with luggage stowed under the bus and the stop on the left after disembarking.
Buses to the port leave from Fira on a schedule set by that day’s ferry departures, so check at the Fira bus station. This is part of what Santorini port transfers deliver that a wait at the quay misses, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers drivers prepare for this and explain it before the vehicle sets off, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers settle this at the start, where the driver meets the guests, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Guests staying outside Fira take a bus to Fira and change there. Santorini port transfers cover the ground around this at a steady, unhurried pace, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers season turns on this, from the spring start to the autumn close, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are planned around this point from the very first booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Carry cash for the buses. Santorini port transfers prices reflect this, along with the extras chosen at booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers in a small vehicle handle this more easily than a full coach, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers timetable is shaped by this, with the fullest schedule in summer, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
How do you get from the port to Oia?
There is no direct public bus: take the 2.70-euro bus to Fira, then the 2.20-euro Oia bus, which takes 25 to 30 minutes, or pre-book a private transfer, which costs from 30 euros.
The Fira to Oia route is one of the busiest on the island. Santorini port transfers drivers prepare for this and explain it before the vehicle sets off, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers settle this at the start, where the driver meets the guests, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are shaped by this, from the pick-up at the quay to the hotel door, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Large suitcases make the change harder in summer. The Santorini port transfers season turns on this, from the spring start to the autumn close, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are planned around this point from the very first booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers build their timing around this, so arriving guests meet it at once, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
The village sits at Oia Santorini. Santorini port transfers in a small vehicle handle this more easily than a full coach, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers timetable is shaped by this, with the fullest schedule in summer, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Guests meet this within the first minutes of Santorini port transfers, well before the hotel, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
How do you get from the port to the airport?
There is no dependable direct bus: take the 2.70-euro bus from the port to Fira and change to the 2.20-euro airport bus, which takes about 10 minutes, or book a private transfer from 20 euros.
Ferry delays and traffic on the Athinios road make a tight ferry-to-flight connection a gamble. Santorini port transfers settle this at the start, where the driver meets the guests, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are shaped by this, from the pick-up at the quay to the hotel door, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Drivers raise this early on Santorini port transfers, before the vehicle leaves the quay, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Allow extra time for the change in Fira. Santorini port transfers are planned around this point from the very first booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers build their timing around this, so arriving guests meet it at once, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers state this plainly in the listing, so there are no surprises on arrival, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
The airport side sits at Santorini airport transfers. The Santorini port transfers timetable is shaped by this, with the fullest schedule in summer, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Guests meet this within the first minutes of Santorini port transfers, well before the hotel, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. That is where Santorini port transfers earn their value over queuing for a taxi, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Are there taxis at the port?
Sometimes: Santorini has a limited taxi supply and demand spikes when a ferry arrives, so taxis wait at Athinios but cannot be counted on quickly in July or August.
Uber works on the island through Uber Taxi, which connects riders with licensed local drivers. Santorini port transfers are shaped by this, from the pick-up at the quay to the hotel door, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Drivers raise this early on Santorini port transfers, before the vehicle leaves the quay, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This decides which of the Santorini port transfers suits the party, whether shared, private or family, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
A pre-booked ride sets the price in advance. Santorini port transfers build their timing around this, so arriving guests meet it at once, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers state this plainly in the listing, so there are no surprises on arrival, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This is part of what Santorini port transfers deliver that a wait at the quay misses, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Drivers meet guests at the port with a sign. Guests meet this within the first minutes of Santorini port transfers, well before the hotel, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. That is where Santorini port transfers earn their value over queuing for a taxi, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers cover the ground around this at a steady, unhurried pace, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
What does a private port transfer include?
A driver who monitors the ferry for delays, a set price agreed at booking, a meeting with a name sign at the port, and larger vehicles or child seats on request.
Private transfers suit Oia, Imerovigli, families, groups and anyone with heavy luggage. Drivers raise this early on Santorini port transfers, before the vehicle leaves the quay, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This decides which of the Santorini port transfers suits the party, whether shared, private or family, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers prices reflect this, along with the extras chosen at booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Many hotels arrange a private port transfer for guests. Santorini port transfers state this plainly in the listing, so there are no surprises on arrival, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. This is part of what Santorini port transfers deliver that a wait at the quay misses, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers drivers prepare for this and explain it before the vehicle sets off, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Cliffside hotels have the driver drop guests at the closest road access. That is where Santorini port transfers earn their value over queuing for a taxi, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers cover the ground around this at a steady, unhurried pace, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers season turns on this, from the spring start to the autumn close, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Can you rent a car at the port?
Yes, cars can be reserved for pick-up at Athinios, but the road climbing from the port is steep, narrow and full of sharp switchbacks, and it jams with buses, vans and trucks right after a ferry arrives.
The parking area at the port is small and loosely organised. This decides which of the Santorini port transfers suits the party, whether shared, private or family, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers prices reflect this, along with the extras chosen at booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers in a small vehicle handle this more easily than a full coach, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Picking up in Fira or at the airport is the easier start. This is part of what Santorini port transfers deliver that a wait at the quay misses, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers drivers prepare for this and explain it before the vehicle sets off, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers settle this at the start, where the driver meets the guests, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
One guide advises against starting a rental at the port at all. Santorini port transfers cover the ground around this at a steady, unhurried pace, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers season turns on this, from the spring start to the autumn close, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are planned around this point from the very first booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
What transfers run from the Old Port?
The Old Port below Fira serves cruise tenders and excursion boats, with the cable car and the donkey path climbing to Fira, from where transfers and buses run to the rest of the island.
Cruise passengers meet walking tours at the top of the cable car in Fira. Santorini port transfers prices reflect this, along with the extras chosen at booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers in a small vehicle handle this more easily than a full coach, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers timetable is shaped by this, with the fullest schedule in summer, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Athinios handles the ferries instead. Santorini port transfers drivers prepare for this and explain it before the vehicle sets off, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers settle this at the start, where the driver meets the guests, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are shaped by this, from the pick-up at the quay to the hotel door, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
The cruise side sits at Santorini shore excursion. The Santorini port transfers season turns on this, from the spring start to the autumn close, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are planned around this point from the very first booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
How do you book a Santorini port transfer?
Book online before arriving, give the ferry name and arrival time, choose shared or private, and pick the vehicle size for the luggage, with prices from 14 euros shared and from 20 to 30 euros private.
Booking ahead matters most in July and August. Santorini port transfers in a small vehicle handle this more easily than a full coach, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. The Santorini port transfers timetable is shaped by this, with the fullest schedule in summer, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Guests meet this within the first minutes of Santorini port transfers, well before the hotel, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Hotels arrange transfers when asked at booking. Santorini port transfers settle this at the start, where the driver meets the guests, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers are shaped by this, from the pick-up at the quay to the hotel door, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Drivers raise this early on Santorini port transfers, before the vehicle leaves the quay, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
The island’s main town sits at Fira Santorini. Santorini port transfers are planned around this point from the very first booking, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim. Santorini port transfers build their timing around this, so arriving guests meet it at once, between Athinios port and the towns on the caldera rim.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a transfer from Santorini port?
From 14 euros shared, 20 to 30 euros private, and 2.70 euros on the public bus to Fira.
Which port do the ferries use?
Athinios, the New Port, 8 kilometres from Fira on the south-west coast.
Is there a bus from the port to Oia?
No direct bus. Take the bus to Fira and change to the Oia bus, 25 to 30 minutes.