How to Travel from

Galata to Athens

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Turkey Greece Galata Athens

How to Get from Galata to Athens

Plane

1 h 45 min

Select a Ticket

Car

11 h 24 min

from $59

Rideshare

11 h 24 min

from $14.21

Cheapest

By car (1 089 km)

11 h 24 min

1089 km.

from $59

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

11 h 24 min

1089 km.

from $14.20

Train, Plane

5 h 11 min

561 km.

from $206.21

Bus, Train

17 h 7 min

561 km.

from $64.93

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:

en.aegeanair.com/

Plane from Istanbul to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$89.17–$636.93

Pegasus Airlines

Website:

flypgs.com/

Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$52.23–$242.03

Turkish Airlines

Website:

turkishairlines.com/

Plane from Istanbul to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$89.17–$636.93

Sky Express

Website:

skyexpress.gr/

Plane from Istanbul to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.69–$267.51

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:

14511

Website:

hellenictrain.gr/en

Train from Thessaloniki to Athens

Ave. Duration:

4h 53m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$11.20–$34.39

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:

+90 850 252 88 00

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metro.istanbul/

Train from Sishane to Gayrettepe

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.48

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Phone:

+30 2310241545

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx

Bus from Istanbul to Athens

Ave. Duration:

16h

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$95.54–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:

0700 20 544

Website:

ardatur.bg

Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki

Ave. Duration:

9h 45m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$36.94–$53.50

Metro Turizm

Phone:

0850 222 34 55

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metroturizm.com.tr/en

Bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Ayvalik

Ave. Duration:

7h 53m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$15.29–$21.66

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:

+302108919800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bluestarferries.com/en-gb/

Other from Mytilene to Port

Ave. Duration:

16h 20m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$56.05–$140.12

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:

+30 210 89 19 800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

hellenicseaways.gr/

Other from Mytilene to Port

Ave. Duration:

12h

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$56.05–$152.86

Jalem Tur

Phone:

0545 783 50 61

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

jalemtur.com/

Other from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.08

What is the cheapest way to get from Galata to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Galata to Athens is to bus and train which costs $41.30 - $76.09 and takes 17h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galata to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Galata to Athens is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Galata and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Galata to Athens. However, there are services departing from Perşembe Pazarı and arriving at Athens via Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

How far is it from Galata to Athens?

The distance between Galata and Athens is 626 km. The road distance is 1090.1 km.

How do I travel from Galata to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Galata to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 7m and costs $41.30 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Galata to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Galata to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galata to Athens bus from?

Galata to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Galata to Athens?

The best way to get from Galata to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Galata to Athens bus arrive?

Galata to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

What is the time difference between Galata and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Galata. It is currently 08:12 in Galata and 07:12 in Athens.

Can I drive from Galata to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Galata to Athens is 1090 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Galata to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.

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15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens

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1 Odisseos Str., Athens

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Amalia Hotel Athens

Amalias Avenue, 10, Athens

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Parthenon

The Parthenon (/ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn ; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas ) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Plaka

Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.

Athens

Athens is a major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, and it is both the capital and the largest city of Greece. With its urban area's population numbering over three million, it is also the eighth largest urban area in the European Union. Athens dominates and is the capital of the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. The city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom.

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Five ways to Travel from Galata to Athens

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sky Express

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Istanbul Ulasim

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Arda Tur

Metro Turizm

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Hellenic Seaways

Jalem Tur

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galata to Athens?

What is the fastest way to get from Galata to Athens?

Is there a direct bus between Galata and Athens?

How far is it from Galata to Athens?

How do I travel from Galata to Athens without a car?

How long does it take to get from Galata to Athens?

Where do I catch the Galata to Athens bus from?

Bus or fly from Galata to Athens?

Where does the Galata to Athens bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Galata and Athens?

Can I drive from Galata to Athens?

Where can I stay near Athens?