No – Santorini has no trains, railway or metro of any kind, so there is no train station at or near Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR). The island is small and volcanic, and no rail line was ever built. To get from the airport to Fira, Oia or the beaches you use the KTEL bus, a taxi, a private transfer or a rental vehicle instead.
Getting from the airport without a train
Here is how the real 2026 options compare for the short hop to Fira:
| Option | Cost (2026) | Time to Fira | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTEL bus | €2.20 | ~20 min | Budget travel, light luggage |
| Taxi | €20–35 | ~15 min | Small groups, no timetable |
| Private transfer | from €30 | ~15 min | Door-to-door, late arrivals, families |
A rental car, scooter or ATV is the other option if you plan to explore the whole island. For step-by-step directions see the airport to Fira and airport to Oia guides.
Is there a train station at Santorini Airport?
No. Santorini has no railway infrastructure at all – no intercity trains, no suburban railway (Proastiakos) and no metro – so rail travel is not possible from or to the airport. The nearest train network is on the Greek mainland, reached via Athens.
Continuing your journey by train from Santorini
If your wider itinerary includes a train in Greece, you first leave the island for the mainland and then pick up the rail network in Athens.
Step 1 – Santorini to the mainland:
- Ferry from Athinios Port to Piraeus (Athens) – the most common route.
- Domestic flight from JTR to Athens International Airport (ATH).
Step 2 – trains from Athens: from the city’s central Larissa Station (Stathmos Larisis) you can reach Thessaloniki and northern Greece on InterCity services, plus Larisa, Volos, Katerini and other mainland cities. Athens Airport is also linked to the city centre by metro and suburban rail.
Tips if you were expecting a train
- There are no trains anywhere on Santorini – plan a ferry or flight connection instead.
- All rail journeys route through Athens (Piraeus port or ATH airport).
- Summer ferry tickets sell out early – book in advance.
- Leave a comfortable buffer when combining a ferry or flight with a train departure.
