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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Galatas
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Ferries per day
3
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 £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £31.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Athens for Galatas every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, 20 Nov the direct ferries cover the 277 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, ferry and flight for Athens to Galatas
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 flight which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 149 nautical miles (277 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £69 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Galatas Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Athens to Galatas ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Galatas ferries for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 Athens | 8h45 | 14:45 Galatas | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Athens | 9h15 | 03:15 Galatas | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Athens | 9h00 | 04:00 Galatas | 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 2 times per day, taking around 9h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 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 8h 30m. There are 12 sailings per week.
Distance 149 nautical miles (277 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 12 |
Fastest ferry 8h 30m |
First ferry 04:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
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.
popular ferry ports
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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