Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios)
5h 40m to 6h 15m · from €73.70 · 1 operator
Serifos to Santorini at a glance
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 11:30 and the latest is 18:30. The crossing takes between 5h 40m and 6h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Fast Ferries. Published fares start from €73.70 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
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| High-speed vessel | €73.70 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Serifos to Santorini Route Map
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
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €73.70 on a high-speed vessel. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €73.70 | Seajets | Olympic Champion Jet |
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seajets | Superjet high-speed | even calendar days | 09:55 | 13:15 | 3h 20m | €93.70 | 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Superjet sailing |
| Seajets | Super Jet 2 high-speed | odd calendar days | 09:55 | 13:15 | 3h 20m | €93.70 | 2026-09-29 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Super Jet 2 sailing |
| Seajets | Olympic Champion Jet high-speed | 11:10 | 14:25 | 3h 15m | €73.70 | 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-29 | Book the Olympic Champion Jet sailing | |
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 11:30 | 17:10 | 5h 40m | now to 2026-08-28 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 11:30 | 17:45 | 6h 15m | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-11 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 18:30 | 00:45 | 6h 15m | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 18:30 | 02:05 | 7h 35m | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 19:00 | 01:20 | 6h 20m | 2026-09-18 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing |
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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 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 18:30 | 00:45 | 6h 15m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 11:30 | 17:10 | 5h 40m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 18:30 | 00:45 | 6h 15m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 11:30 | 17:45 | 6h 15m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Serifos to Santorini?
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Serifos to Santorini today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) today. Departure time: 18:30.
How many ferries run from Serifos to Santorini this week?
2 sailings from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Serifos to Santorini?
Scheduled departures from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) leave at 11:30 and 18:30.
How long is the ferry from Serifos to Santorini?
The fastest crossing from Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) takes 5h 40m and the slowest 6h 15m.
How much does the Serifos to Santorini ferry cost?
Published fares for the Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) ferry start from €73.70 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Serifos to Santorini route?
The Serifos (Livadi) to Santorini (Athinios) route is served by Fast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Serifos to Santorini ferry
- At smaller island ports, the quay surface can be cobblestone, wooden planking, or rough concrete – wheeled bags take a beating and can tip on uneven ground.
- A compact headlamp or torch is worth packing; island paths and port areas are not always well lit, especially in the off season.
- Aircraft-style reserved seats cost a little more than deck class and are worth it on longer crossings if cabins are beyond your budget.
- 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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