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Metro M3 and Blue Star ferry to SantoriniorMetro M3 and Aegina Ferries to Aegina?

The short answer

For one traveler the Metro M3 and Aegina Ferries to Aegina is cheaper by up to €50. Both fares are sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.

The Metro M3 and Aegina Ferries to Aegina is quicker: 2 h 58 against 8 h 23. The Metro M3 and Blue Star ferry to Santorini varies between 503 and 588 minutes.

Metro M3 and Blue Star ferry to Santorini: 07:25–15:00, Daily. Metro M3 and Aegina Ferries to Aegina: 06:30–15:30, Daily.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersMetro M3 and Blue Star ferry to SantoriniMetro M3 and Aegina Ferries to AeginaDifference
1from €68from €18up to €50
2from €136from €36up to €100
3from €204from €54up to €150
4from €272from €72up to €200
5from €340from €90up to €250
6from €408from €108up to €300
7from €476from €126up to €350
8from €544from €144up to €400

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
M3Blue Star · STASY and Blue Star FerriesMetro M3 and Blue Star ferry to Santorini
From
The metro station at the airport
To
Athinios port, Santorini
Runs
07:25–15:00
Journey
8 h 23 min to 9 h 48 min

Two separate tickets: the metro at EUR 9.00 and the ferry from EUR 59.00 do not cover each other, and Blue Star does not issue tickets on board.

The metro ends at Piraeus, not at the quay. The two Santorini boats leave different gates, E1 and E7: check yours on the operator's port map.

If the metro is closed, the X96 express bus runs from the airport to Piraeus all night, about 90 minutes at EUR 5.50.

Metro M3 and Blue Star ferry to Santorini: price for every party size

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M3Aegina Ferries · STASY and Aegina FerriesMetro M3 and Aegina Ferries to Aegina
From
The metro station at the airport
To
Aegina town, the harbour
Runs
06:30–15:30
Journey
178 min

Two separate tickets: the metro at EUR 9.00 and the ferry from EUR 9.00 do not cover each other; the ferry is EUR 10.50 unless booked online on Aegina Ferries' own site.

The metro ends at Piraeus, not at the quay. Aegina Ferries names no gate at Piraeus; ask at the port or call its Piraeus office before you go.

The crossing takes 1 h 25 min, and three boats sail each way a day.

If the metro is closed, the X96 express bus runs from the airport to Piraeus all night, about 90 minutes at EUR 5.50.

Metro M3 and Aegina Ferries to Aegina: price for every party size

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