Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios)

Serifos to Santorini is handled by Fast Ferries on the conventional Dionisios Solomos, taking somewhere between five and a half and six and a quarter hours. The ship works its way south through the western Cyclades, typically calling at Sifnos, Milos, Folegandros and Sikinos before reaching Santorini, so the length reflects the itinerary rather than the distance. It is a relaxed way to see a string of islands from the deck in a single day.

Santorini's ferries dock at Athinios, a working harbour set beneath the steep caldera cliffs, with a zigzag road climbing to Fira. Buses and taxis meet arrivals, though it gets busy when several boats land at once. Above the port are the clifftop villages of Fira and Oia, the caldera views and the volcanic beaches on the south coast.

The route runs only a couple of times a week, so it is worth checking dates carefully before committing. Current sailings and fares are in the table below. If the timing does not work, routing via Milos or Piraeus usually opens up more frequent options.

Serifos to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Serifos to Santorini Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Things to do when you arrive: Best Santorini tours on Viator

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Santorini?

Yes. The ferry port at Athinios sits about 7.5km below Fira up a steep, winding road; the bus takes about 25 minutes and a taxi costs many times the fare. A car lets you reach Oia, Akrotiri and the red and black beaches at your own pace without waiting for infrequent buses; rental desks operate near the port, and you can compare prices across local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Do you need a car on Serifos?

Not strictly. Chora sits on a hill about 4.5km above the port at Livadi, and a bus, roughly fifteen minutes for two euros, runs regularly between the two in summer. A car or scooter, hired from the small handful of offices in Livadi, makes sense for reaching the island's scattered beaches, but book ahead: the rental fleet is limited and August sells out fast. Compare prices at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Serifos to Santorini between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Serifos to Santorini ferry

• On rough crossings, secure your belongings before leaving your seat – bags and bottles slide off tables easily, and wet floors make a spill a hazard.
• Wi-Fi is available on board many Greek ferries but is often slow and unreliable; download maps, podcasts, and entertainment before you board.
• Pets must be kept in the designated pet area and may not enter passenger saloons; bring a lead and any food or water your pet needs for the crossing.
• In Santorini, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira offer the famous caldera views over the submerged volcanic crater, best seen at sunset from Oia's castle. The 214 steps down to Amoudi Bay lead to some of the best seafood tavernas on the island, and local wine tours offer a taste of Assyrtiko, the volcanic-soil white grape unique to the island.

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