There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Galata by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane ATH - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
5h 12m₺3,689–11,589Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
14h 14m₺4,526–6,505Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
- Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus
25h 11m₺5,827–13,742Drive 1,059.4 km
- Drive from Athens to Galatacar 1,059.4 km
11h 54m₺10,921–15,774Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ATH - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 20m₺8,587–17,607
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Galata is to bus which costs 4.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Galata is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 12m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Galata. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Şişhane 2 via İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Athens and Galata is 625 km. The road distance is 1059.4 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Galata without a car is to bus which takes 14h 14m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Athens to Galata, including transfers.
Athens to Galata bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
Athens to Galata bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Galata is 1h ahead of Athens. It is currently 3:27 AM in Athens and 4:27 AM in Galata.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Galata is 1059 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Athens to Galata.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Galata, Turkey?
Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,400–6,500 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–12,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Airport via Mykonos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–11,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–12,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Airport via Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–11,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–12,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–10,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–6,500
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–11,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Phone
- +90 2327121808
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turyol
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,650–1,690
- Website
- Turyol
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