Athens and Santorini are about 233 km (145 miles) apart as the crow flies. The best way to travel between them is usually a train, bus or short drive. Here are your options.
Distance
233 km
In miles
145 mi
Best way
train, bus or short drive
Ways to get from Athens to Santorini
Train or busRecommended
~3h if a direct line exists
Often the most scenic and city-centre-to-city-centre option.
DriveRecommended
~3h behind the wheel
Great for flexibility and stops, assumes a land route is available.
Times are estimates from straight-line distance to help you plan, always check live schedules and whether a land route exists before booking.
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Athens to Santorini: questions
How far is Santorini from Athens?+
Athens and Santorini are about 233 km (145 miles) apart in a straight line. The actual travel distance by road or air will be a little longer.
Can you travel overland from Athens to Santorini?+
Yes, at roughly 233 km apart, a train, bus or drive is realistic where a land route exists, and often more scenic than flying.