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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Galatas
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 8 m
Ferries per day
6
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Galatas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Galatas will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Athens for Galatas every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 27 May the direct ferries cover the 277 km distance in an average of 9 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus6:30Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
ASTERION II21:009h50Port of Piraeus6:50Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes- ARIADNE9:009h00Port of Piraeus18:00Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- KISSAMOS22:009h25Port of Piraeus7:25Port of Souda£381One-way0 changes
- DIAGORAS15:0011h45Port of Piraeus2:45Heraklion Port£541One-way0 changes
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 19:307h55Port of Piraeus17:25Heraklion Port£811One-way0 changes- ARIADNE9:009h00Port of Piraeus18:00Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- KISSAMOS22:009h25Port of Piraeus7:25Port of Souda£381One-way0 changes
- FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus6:30Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- ASTERION II21:009h50Port of Piraeus6:50Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry for Athens to Galatas
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Galatas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a ferry costs an average of £21.
Distance: 149 nautical miles (277 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 53m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Athens to Galatas Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:25 | Duration 9h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 10h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 05:25 | Duration 9h25 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 04:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 22:40 | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 02:45 | Duration 11h45 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 17:25 | Duration 7h55 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Athens to Galatas ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Galatas ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIADNE | 9:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h00 | 18:00 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 9:30 Port of Piraeus | 7h55 | 17:25 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| DIAGORAS | 15:00 Port of Piraeus | 11h45 | 2:45 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| FESTOS PALACE | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 6:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| ASTERION II | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h50 | 6:50 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| KISSAMOS | 22:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h25 | 7:25 Port of Souda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Galatas
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Ferries from Athens to Galatas run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 53m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (277 km) distance in 9h 15m. There are 17 sailings per week.
Distance 149 nautical miles (277 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 17 |
Fastest ferry 9h 15m |
First ferry 4:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Ferry operators: Hellenic Seaways from Athens to GalatasYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Galatas with Hellenic Seaways for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Athens to Galatas ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Galatas by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galatas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Galatas
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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