Santorini / Taxis & Buses

About the Local Buses +30 2286 0 25404

Travelling by bus within Santorini is not without its quirks.
Although there are routes to most of the main areas, bus timetables & frequencies change regularly (according to the seasons)
For this reason we won't post any timetables. Just bear the following in mind:
Winter season frequency : 1 - 1 3/4 hrs
Mid season frequency : every hour to most areas
Summer season frequency : every half hour to most areas.
Fares range up to 3,00 euro. The main bus depot is near the central square of Fira on the lower side road.

Sunset time in Oia is one of the busiest journeys.
More often than not there is only standing space left. Get to the depot early and be patient.

There are nodirect buses that go from one side of the island to the other.
Every bus starts from Fira and any changeovers for the next bus destination must be made there.

In the middle of the high season one can find express buses which go from Fira to Perissa & Perivolos.
The up side is they skip out some of the villages and you arrive quicker.
The down side is that express buses can be cancelled although advertised.

SANTORINI BUS ROUTES

Buses to Athinios Port are timed to leave Fira main bus depot and get you on time to your ship 1 -1 1/2 hrs prior departure.
Routes and pick-up points vary according to how many buses are being deployed.
The traditional route is via Karterados, Messaria, Vothonas & Pyrgos.

The main taxi stand is just below Fira main square.
Minimum charges start at 5 euro and then it depends where you go and of course there is an extra charge for luggage or having a taxi come to your hotel.
There are NOT different fares during night hours. Same fares 24/7 during all year.