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Ferries to Saronic Islands
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The Poros to Hydra ferry route is provided by 2 operators] and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Poros to Hydra takes approximately 31 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The duration for the Poros to Hydra ferry can range between 25 minutes and 35 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 31 weekly sailings from Poros to Hydra. Hellenic Seaways provide up to 4 sailings per day and Alpha Lines provide up to 7 weekly sailings. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The earliest ferry leaves Poros at approximately 09:15 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:55. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Poros to Hydra is with Hellenic Seaways in 25 minutes.
Yes, you can book cabins on ferries that sail from Poros to Hydra with Hellenic Seaways.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Poros to Hydra with Hellenic Seaways. All pets must either stay on the outside deck or travel in one of the designated kennels provided. Please also note that dogs must be muzzled at all times when you are moving around with them on the ship.
The price of a ferry from Poros - Hydra can vary between $39 and $128 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $78, prices can range from $39 and $128. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability.
With 5 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative ferry to Hydra if you require additional flexibility.
| Poros (Saronic Islands) - Hydra Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Alpha Lines & Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | $78* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 34 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 31m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 25m | |
| First Ferry | 09:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:55 | |
| Distance | 8 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The small Greek island of Poros is located in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf and is made up of two islands. Spharia is the southern island and Kalaureia is the northern and larger of the two islands. Spanning the narrow strait that separates the two islands is a bridge. The island is roughly 60 km to the south of Piraeus and is only 200 m from the Peloponnese on the Greek mainland. There are a few popular tourist attractions on the island including several chapels and churches located around the island with the most interesting being the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi and the Metropolitan Temple of Saint George. The 18th century Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is located around 4 km from Poros Town and sits in an area surrounded by pine and plane trees. The monastery is where visitors will find the graves of the famous Greek captains Tobazis, N. Apostolis and An. Miaoulis.
The island is connected to the port of Piraeus by ferry and catamaran with a crossing time of around 2 hours and 30 minutes by ferry, and 1 hour and 20 minutes by catamaran. The island is also connected to Galatas on the Greek mainland. Ferries tend to depart every 30 minutes and the trip takes 5 minutes.
Hydra is a Greek island that lies in the Saronic Gulf and is a popular destination for visiting Athenians for the weekend due to its proximity to the Greek capital. The island's main town, also called Hydra, is built on the slopes of a hill around the port and is an impressive site. Quite unique to Hydra is that all cars and other motor vehicles are prohibited throughout the island and therefore all journeys must be made on foot, by boat or by donkey. The island's beaches, which a very popular with visitors, are mainly small coves and have crystal clear waters and tend to be surrounded by green vegetation. Perhaps the best and prettiest beaches on the island are Agios Nikolaos, Bitsi, Vlichos and Kaminia.
ferry services using the island's port depart to Piraeus with a journey time of 1 hour by high speed ferry and 3 to 3 hours and 3 minutes by conventional ferry. Hydra is also connected to the other islands in the Saronic Gulf and also with Porto Cheli.
Timetables between 4/22/2024 and 4/28/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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| Hellenic Seaways | 09:45 | 10:15 | 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Alpha Lines | 10:50 | 11:20 | 30 minutes | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Hellenic Seaways | 11:25 | 12:00 | 35 minutes | Everyday |
| Hellenic Seaways | 14:55 | 15:30 | 35 minutes | Everyday |
| Hellenic Seaways | 19:25 | 20:00 | 35 minutes | Everyday |
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