Athens to Galatas ferry with Hellenic Seaways

Wed, Nov 19
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Galatas

Showing times and prices for Nov 20

Cheapest price

€33

Average price

€43

Fastest journey

9 h

Average duration

9 h 15 m

Ferries per day

3

Distance

277 km

Cheap tickets

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Athens to Galatas will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast ferries

Of the 3 ferries that leave Athens for Galatas on Thu, Nov 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 20 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 .

On Thu, Nov 20 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.

Blue Star FerriesNISSOS RODOS
09:00PM9h15
Port of Piraeus
06:15AMHeraklion Port
331One-way
0 transfers
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)FESTOS PALACE
09:00PM9h30
Port of Piraeus
06:30AMHeraklion Port
441One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesARIADNE
10:00PM9h00
Port of Piraeus
07:00AMPort of Souda
531One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €15. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €31.

Distance: 149 nautical miles (277 km)

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Bus

€32

Average price

€75

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

10h 29m

Average total duration

9h 29m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

53m

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3h 0m

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3h 0m

Average total duration

2h 30m

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30m

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Direct Options

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Athens to Galatas Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
9h15
Sailing Days
Thu
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
9h00
Sailing Days
Thu
Operator
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
9h30
Sailing Days
Thu

Live departures

Athens to Galatas ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Athens to Galatas ferries for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 2:29 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
blue_star_ferries6:00 AM Athens
8h45
2:45 PM Galatas0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferries6:00 PM Athens
9h15
3:15 AM Galatas0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferries7:00 PM Athens
9h00
4:00 AM Galatas0 transfersDirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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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 €23 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.

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.

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
Bus from €15
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Hellenic Seaways
Distance
149 nautical miles (277 km)
Average sailing duration
9h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
€23
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
12
Fastest ferry
8h 30m
First ferry
04:30
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
Bus from €15

Ferry operators: Hellenic Seaways from Athens to GalatasYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Galatas with Hellenic Seaways for as low as €15. 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
€73
Hellenic Seaways frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Galatas

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.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Athens to Galatas can start from as little as €23 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Athens to Galatas 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 Athens to Galatas ferry travel time is 5 h 45 min   for the 277 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Athens to Galatas leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Athens to Galatas leaves at 22: 00.
There are 2 ferries a day from Athens to Galatas which require at least one change with Anek - Superfast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
Take the Athens to Galatas ferry with Anek - Superfast. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the route from Athens to Galatas as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Athens to Galatas by ferry is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Athens and Galatas including taking a flight or ferry.

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Popular ports from Athens to Galatas

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Galatas
Amenities at port
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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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 transit options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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