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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Galatas to Athens
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 35 m
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 £36 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 Fri 19 Jun the direct ferries cover the 277 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 55 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.
19:009h15Galatas4:15Athens£301One-way0 changes- 18:009h55Galatas3:55Athens£411One-way0 changes
- 19:009h15Galatas4:15Athens£301One-way0 changes
- 18:009h55Galatas3:55Athens£411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry 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 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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| Ferry | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£32 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* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Galatas to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 14:30 | Duration 10h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 12:50 | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 04:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:55 | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Galatas to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Galatas to Athens ferries for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 Galatas | 9h55 | 3:55 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Galatas | 9h15 | 4:15 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 3 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 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (277 km) distance in 7h 50m. There are 16 sailings per week.
Distance 149 nautical miles (277 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 16 |
Fastest ferry 7h 50m |
First ferry 6:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 2 days |
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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