Ferry from Tinos to Santorini (Athinios)

The Tinos to Santorini ferry is a scenic crossing linking two of the Cyclades’ most distinctive islands. Tinos, famous for its pilgrimage church and marble-carved villages, and Santorini, with its dramatic caldera and clifftop towns, could hardly be more different in character — yet the sea route between them is one of the most rewarding in the Aegean. Ferries run from May through to October, so plan your trip within that window.

At the height of summer you can generally choose from 2 to 3 departures per day, giving you good flexibility. In the shoulder months of May and October, sailings thin out a little, so it pays to check the schedule and book ahead rather than assume you can turn up and go.

Tinos to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Tinos to Santorini Ferry Schedule

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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 in Tinos?

Not strictly, since Tinos has one of the Cyclades' better bus networks and buses reach most villages from Tinos Town, but only a handful of times a day. With well over 30 villages scattered across the island and many worth a stop, a hire car gives you the freedom to see more than the three or four the bus timetable allows; compare suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Tinos to Santorini between 19 August 2026 and 1 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Tinos to Santorini ferry

• Tinos has two ports – most ferries now use the new port about ten minutes from town, while only the Flyingcat catamaran still departs from the old port right in Tinos Town centre. Check which one is named on your ticket.
• If you are travelling with a vehicle, check in at least an hour before departure. Foot passengers can check in from 30 minutes before sailing, though it is worth allowing extra time in Tinos during busy summer sailings.
• The port sits a short walk from the Panagia Evangelistria church, so around 15 August – the island's main pilgrimage day – expect the harbourfront and surrounding streets to be extremely crowded with visitors arriving and departing by ferry.
• Prices on Greek ferry routes are generally fixed by the operator – unlike airlines, there is no dynamic pricing that rewards booking at odd hours.
• 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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