Planning to island hop between the Cyclades?

The ferries from Santorini to Naxos are a great option if you plan to take a trip away from the hustle of bustle of the popular Cyclades Island.

Although the largest island in the Cyclades, Naxos is mostly an agricultural island and is still not over run by tourists. While here, make sure to visit Portara, the only remnant of a temple dedicated to Apollo and of course, spend some time on the lovely beaches. The ferries from Santorini to Naxos offer a fast and easy way to travel between the two islands.

Santorini or Thira?

When traveling by ferry in Greece it’s important to remember that we travel between two ports and in many cases, the name of the port is not the same as the name of the island (especially as we know it in English). So, when looking for connections with Santorini, make sure to look for Thira (Santorini) or the port code ATI.

How long does it take to get from Santorini to Naxos?

The journey between Santorini and Naxos takes between 1 hour 25 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes, depending on the type of ferry you are taking

Is there a high speed ferry between Santorini and Naxos ?

Yes, there are ferries which only take a little over an hour to get to Naxos (starting with May).

How much does it cost to get from Santorini to Naxos by ferry?

The ticket prices depend on the type of ferry you are taking and the class.

On Blue Star Ferries, the economy class ticket costs 31€ / adult / one way on the slow ferry (2h 15 min).

On the SeaJets high-speedy ferries, you will be paying 59.70€ / adult / one way in economy class (1h 20 min).

How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Naxos during the low season?

During the 2024 low season (May, September – October) there are the following ferries running between Santorini and Naxos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Friday	6:45 AM	from 7-Jun to 9-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	6:45 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Sunday	7:00 AM	from 15-Sept to 27-Oct
Wednesday	8:55 AM	on 29-May
Sunday	8:55 AM	on 26-May
Tuesday	9:20 AM	till 21-May, from 28-May to 8-Oct
Firday	9:20 AM	from 31-May to 27-Sept
Sunday	9:20 AM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Wednesday	10:10 AM	till 9-OCt
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	10:10 AM	till 15-OCt
Daily	12:00 PM	from 1-Oct to 15-Oct
Wednesday	12:00 PM	till 29-May
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	12:00 PM	till 30-May
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	12:10 PM	till 28-May
Daily	12:20 PM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Daily	12:25 PM	from 1-Jul to 30-Sept
Daily	12:50 PM	on 31-May to 6-Jun, from 17-Sept to 30-Sept
Daily	1:15 PM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Daily	1:35 PM	from 1-Oct to 13-Oct
Odd days	1:35 PM	till 15-May, from 21-May to 29-May
Even days	1:35 PM	from 14-May to 22-May, from 28-May to 30-May
Friday	2:30 PM	on 17-May, on 24-May
Sunday	2:30 PM	on 19-May, on 26-May
Even days	2:55 PM	from 14-Oct to 20-Oct
Odd days	2:55 PM	from 15-Oct to 31-Oct
Daily	3:30 PM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Monday, Saturday	3:30 PM	till 27-May, from 9-Sept to 28-Oct
Wednesday, Friday	3:30 PM	till 31-May, from 11-Sept to 30-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	3:45 PM	till 30-May, from 31-May to 29-Sept, from 10-Sept to 31-Oct

How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Naxos during the high season?

During the 2024 high season (June – August ) there are the following ferries running between Santorini and Naxos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Friday	6:45 AM	from 7-Jun to 9-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	6:45 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Sunday	7:00 AM	on 2-Jun
Tuesday	9:20 AM	from 28-May to 8-Oct
Firday	9:20 AM	from 31-May to 27-Sept
Sunday	9:20 AM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Wednesday	10:10 AM	till 9-Oct
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	10:10 AM	till 15-Oct
Daily	12:15 PM	from 31-May to 30-Jun
Daily	12:20 PM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Daily	12:25 PM	from 1-Jul to 30-Sept
Daily	12:50 PM	on 31-May to 6-Jun
Daily	1:15 PM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Daily	3:30 PM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	3:45 PM	from 31-May to 29-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Santorini and Naxos ?

No.

Where can I buy tickets from?

Tickets can be bought on line (with some restrictions like couple of weeks up to 2 months before departure), from the travel agencies or directly from the port. Unless you plan to travel during the peak season, you don’t need to worry much about booking in advance.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are the same, regardless if you book online, via travel agency or buy them directly from the port.

However, when you book online, service fees may apply based on the country you book from. And if you choose to get the tickets deliver via courier, you’ll pay the shipping fee (you can choose to pick them up in the port).

How about the ferries from Naxos to Santorini ?

During the 2024 high season, the following ferries link Naxos to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Friday	12:35 AM	from 7-Jun to 9-Sept
Wednesday	12:35 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Daily	7:10 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	9:00 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	10:30 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	11:35 AM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Daily	11:50 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	12:50 AM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Daily	2:10 PM	till 15-Oct
Daily	8:45 PM	till 11-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	11:40 PM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept

During the 2024 low season, the following ferries link Naxos to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Friday	12:35 AM	from 7-Jun to 9-Sept
Wednesday	12:35 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Wednesday	1:10 AM	on 22-May
Daily	7:10 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	9:00 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Tuesday	10:10 AM	till 21-May
Wednesday	10:10 AM	till 29-May
Saturday	10:10 AM	till 25-May
Monday, Thursday, Satruday	10:30 AM	till 30-May
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	10:30 AM	till 28-May
Daily	10:30 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept, from 1-Oct to 15-Oct
Daily	11:35 AM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Daily	11:50 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	11:55 AM	till 30-May, from 1-Oct to 13-Oct
Even days	12:20 PM	from 14-Oct to 30-Oct
Odd days	12:20 PM	from 15-Oct to 19-Oct
Daily	12:50 PM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM	till 31-May, from 11-Sept to 30-Oct
Monday, Saturday	1:00 PM	till 27-May, from 9-Sept to 28-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	1:00 PM	till 30-May, from 10-Sept to 31-Oct
Daily	2:10 PM	till 15-Oct
Daily	8:45 PM	till 11-Oct
Saturday	11:05 PM	till 1-Jun, from 14-Sept to 26-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	11:40 PM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept

Important note:

Make sure to double check the departures couple of weeks (or days) before departure, as the schedule is submitted to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine every Friday so, in some cases, there can be some changes from week to week, let alone from month to month.

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>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Paros (and return)
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
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>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
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Note:
*The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule update was made as of May 2024.
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