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Acropolis Museum
World-class museum for Acropolis finds, with superb archaic sculptures and Parthenon marbles displayed in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 18
3
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galatas to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galatas to Athens will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 buses from Galatas to Athens, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Galatas to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €41, while a ferry costs an average of €41.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator KTEL Argolidas | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator KTEL Argolidas | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator KTEL Argolidas | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator KTEL Argolidas | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
The table below shows live departures for Galatas to Athens buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 AM Galatas | 2h30 | 8:00 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Galatas | 2h30 | 1:50 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Galatas | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Galatas to Athens and enjoy the approximately 37 miles (60 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 18:30.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
First bus 6:35 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
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