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, Metro
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ATH - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
5h 7m₺3,782–10,582Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
15h 14m₺4,470–6,424Ferry, 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
24h 41m₺5,770–13,592Drive 1,059.4 km
- Drive from Athens to Galatacar 1,059.4 km
11h 54m₺10,925–15,781Fly 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₺8,580–16,600
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Galata is to bus which costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Galata is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 7m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
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 15h 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 15h 14m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 7m 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.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Galata is 1059 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Athens to Galata.
There are 4293+ hotels available in 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 15h.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–16,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul via Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–11,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Istanbul via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–11,000
- 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
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–6,500
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,900–4,000
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