This guide on how to get from Mykonos to Santorini It will help you organize this transfer between the two most famous islands of Greece in the most comfortable and fast way.
After completing this list of things to see and do in Mykonos, there is nothing better than taking a ferry or a plane to spend the last days in Santorini, one of the most impressive islands in the world and that we are sure, will exceed all your expectations .
This island, which suffered the eruption of a large volcano located in the center, is the cover of numerous travel magazines thanks to its villages of white-painted houses and blue doors located on the slopes of the huge volcanic caldera that have turned it into a very tourist island, especially in summer and make it an essential on a trip to Greece.
Based on the experience of our visit to the island during the trip to Greece in 32 days, we explain the different ways of get to Santorini from Mykonos and from Santorini to Mykonos, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. We start!
Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini
The best and fastest way to go from Mykonos to Santorini It's booking a ferry.
Keep in mind that all ferries depart from the New Port of Mykonos (Tourlos area), located about 5 kilometers from the historic center of Chora, so you will need to have a rental car or motorcycle or take some type of transport such as the taxi, The KTEL Mykonos company bus or the SeaBus boat (2 euros) that leaves the old port every hour and takes 8 minutes.
The journey between these two Greek islands, depending on the boat you choose, can last from less than two hours to more than 3 and a half hours. Among the companies that have larger ships, recommended for people prone to seasickness and with more departures, are Seajets and Golden Star Ferries.
We took several ferries from these two companies to tour some of the best Greek Islands and we did not get dizzy, although we recommend taking you before starting a biodramina pill just in case.
Inside the ferries you have a bathroom service and a bar to drink or eat something fast.
Prices move between 50 and 100 euros the way, depending on the months in advance you make the reservation and it is very important to keep in mind that in high season (between June and September) if you take a rental car, you can run out of space if Do not book long enough.
You can check the schedules, prices and book the ferries from Mykonos to Santorini or from Santorini to Mykonos here. It is essential to arrive at least half an hour before departure to pick up the ticket at the ticket office, even if you have a reservation.
Once in the port of Athinios of Santorini, if you do not have a car, you can opt for the bus that will take you for just over 2 euros to Fira and Firostefani or for the taxi for about 30 euros, which you can contract directly with the hotel . If you stay in Oia, the most beautiful and expensive town of Santorini, you will have to take another bus at the Fira station.
Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini
How to get to Santorini by plane
A more complicated option for go from Mykonos to Santorini or from Santorini to Mykonos is catching a flight, having to make a mandatory stop in Athens.
Flights, such as ferries, are very popular in high season, so it is very advisable to book them as soon as possible in advance if you want to get tickets for a price between 30 and 50 euros.
The total time of the two flights is a little over an hour, although if you count the displacements and waiting times at the airports it will far exceed that of the ferry.
Once in Santorini airport you have a bus service that stops in the different villages of the island and taxi, which costs about 20 euros to Fira.
Santorini
Where to sleep in Santorini and Mykonos
Once you are clear how to get from Mykonos to Santorini, the next step is to find a good hotel and reserve it with the maximum months in advance.
If you do not want to spend a lot of money on accommodation, we recommend staying in the villages of Fira or Firostefani, rather than on the Oia face.
We stayed at Gaby Apartments, located in Firostefani and with incredible views of the caldera.
To organize your routes around the island we recommend renting a motorcycle or car and not to miss anything interesting you can follow this list of things to see and do in Santorini.
If you make the journey backwards, from Santorini to Mykonos, we recommend the Hotel Olympia, located next to the famous mills of Chora and a few meters from Little Venice, in addition to having free parking just 50 meters away.
Mykonos
