Galatas to Athens ferry - Times and cheap Hellenic Seaways ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Galatas to Athens

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

9 h 10 m

Average duration

9 h 44 m

Ferries per day

4

Distance

277 km

Cheap tickets

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 £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £21.

Fast ferries

Of the 4 ferries that leave Galatas for Athens every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, 06 Nov the direct ferries cover the 277 km distance in an average of 9 h 44 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .

The slowest ferries will take 11 h 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.

SeajetsAQUA JEWEL
08:1511h00
Port of Kavonisi-Kissamos
19:15Port of Piraeus
£211One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesASTERION II
21:009h15
Heraklion Port
06:15Port of Piraeus
£311One-way
0 changes
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)KNOSSOS PALACE
21:009h30
Heraklion Port
06:30Port of Piraeus
£411One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
21:009h10
Port of Souda
06:10Port of Piraeus
£491One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, ferry and flight for Galatas to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight 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
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Coach

£31

Average Price

£91

Average Price

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

10h 31m

Average total duration

9h 31m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 0m

Average total duration

2h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Direct Options

Direct Options

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Galatas to Athens Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
08:15
Arrival Time
19:15
Duration
11h00
Sailing Days
Thu
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
21:00
Arrival Time
06:30
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Wed, Thu
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
21:00
Arrival Time
06:15
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Wed, Thu

Live departures

Galatas to Athens ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:32
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blue_star_ferriesARIADNE19:00 Port of Souda
9h10
04:10 Port of Piraeus0 changesdirect
blue_star_ferriesNISSOS RODOS19:00 Heraklion Port
9h15
04:15 Port of Piraeus0 changesdirect
minoan_lines_greece_domesticFESTOS PALACE19:00 Heraklion Port
9h30
04:30 Port of Piraeus0 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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Official Omio partners on this route
Hellenic Seaways
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14

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.

Hellenic Seaways

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£68
Hellenic Seaways frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Galatas to Athens ferries

FAQs: Take the ferry from Galatas to Athens with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Galatas to Athens.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Galatas to Athens can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Galatas to Athens is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Galatas to Athens ferry time is 5 h 50 min   covering the 172 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Galatas to Athens leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Galatas to Athens leaves at 23: 00.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Galatas to Athens.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Galatas to Athens.
No, there are no foot passengers allowed on ferries from Galatas to Athens as it is a vehicle-only route.
The cheapest month to travel from Galatas to Athens by ferry is November.
You have options as you can travel from Galatas to Athens 2 different ways: flight or ferry.

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Important Stations and Airports in Galatas and Athens

Galatas
Athens
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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