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KTEL bus to FiraorWelcome Pickups transfer to Athinios port?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The KTEL bus to Fira reaches Fira, the island’s capital on the caldera; the Welcome Pickups transfer to Athinios port does not. This goes down to the ferry port at Athinios, south of Fira, not into Fira.

The KTEL bus to Fira is quicker: 10 min against 25 min.

KTEL bus to Fira: 06:10–22:10. Welcome Pickups transfer to Athinios port: Runs all night.

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.
TravelersKTEL bus to FiraWelcome Pickups transfer to Athinios portDifference
1€2.20€40€37.80
2€4.40€40€35.60
3€6.60€40€33.40
4€8.80€40€31.20
5€11€80€69
6€13.20€80€66.80
7€15.40€80€64.60
8€17.60€80€62.40

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
transfer · Welcome PickupsWelcome Pickups transfer to Athinios port
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Athinios port, the ferry quay
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
25 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size and luggage. Confirm the total at the time you book.

About 20 to 25 minutes, down the road to the port below the cliffs.

Welcome Pickups transfer to Athinios port: price for every party size

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