The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Galatas
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
60 km
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 $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Athens for Galatas on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct ferries cover the 60 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest ferries will take 3 h 10 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.
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AERO HIGHSPEEDAthens - GalatasCompare Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus), Aegean Flying Dolphins, San Lorenzo Ferries, Alpha Lines





Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Athens to Galatas
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a ferry costs an average of €15.
Distance: 32 nautical miles (60 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€30 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Athens to Galatas Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Sun |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Athens to Galatas ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Galatas ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 PM Athens | 3h05 | 7:35 PM Galatas | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
APOLLON HELLAS | 9:15 AM Port of Piraeus | 2h00 | 11:15 AM Methana | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Galatas
Ferries from Athens to Galatas run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:50, the last at 19:30. The fastest ferry covers the 32 nautical miles (60 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 20 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Galatas are available to foot passengers.






Distance 32 nautical miles (60 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 20 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 05:50 |
Last ferry 19:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus), Aegean Flying Dolphins, San Lorenzo Ferries, Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways from Athens to GalatasYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Galatas with Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus), Aegean Flying Dolphins, San Lorenzo Ferries, Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus)
San Lorenzo Ferries
Alpha Lines
Aegean Flying Dolphins
Hellenic Seaways
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.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Athens to Galatas
- 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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