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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Galatas to Athens
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Galatas to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galatas to Athens will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Galatas for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 277 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, ferry and flight for Galatas to Athens
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Galatas to Athens 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 149 nautical miles (277 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price |
10h 31m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Galatas to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 17:55 | Duration 8h55 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Galatas to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Galatas to Athens ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE STAR 1 | 07:00 Port of Souda | 8h55 | 15:55 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
 KNOSSOS PALACE | 19:00 Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 04:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| ASTERION II | 19:00 Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 04:15 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| ARIADNE | 20:00 Port of Souda | 8h30 | 04:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 06:00 Galatas | 8h45 | 14:45 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Galatas to Athens
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Ferries from Galatas to Athens run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 31m. 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 07:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (277 km) distance in 8h 45m. There are 11 sailings per week.
Distance 149 nautical miles (277 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Ferry operators: Hellenic Seaways from Galatas to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Galatas to Athens 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: Galatas to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galatas to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Galatas and Athens
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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