Athens (Piraeus) - Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
Athens (Piraeus) - Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
The Athens to Hydra ferry route is provided by 3 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Athens to Hydra is approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The duration for the Athens to Hydra ferry can range between 1 hour and 20 minutes and 2 hours depending on the operator you are sailing with.
There are 20 weekly sailings from Athens to Hydra. Alpha Lines provide up to 13 weekly sailings, Hellenic Seaways provide up to 5 daily sailings and Magic Sea Ferries provide up to 11 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs Piraeus Port at around 08:15 and the last ferry departs at around 17:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Athens to Hydra is with Magic Sea Ferries and Alpha Lines in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Athens to Hydra usually cost around $150.
Unfortunately, there are currently no overnight sailings from Athens to Hydra. The last ferry departs at 17:00 and arrives in Hydra at 18:50.
Yes, passengers can book a cabin on the Athens ferry to Hydra with Hellenic Seaways.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed on the Athens to Hydra ferry at this moment in time.
Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra with Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways & Magic Sea Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Those sailing with Hellenic Seaways and Alpha Lines can take up to 50 kilograms per passenger at no additional cost. Items of value can be delivered for safekeeping to the ship’s Purser’s Office. You may be charged an extra fee for luggage which exceeds this limit.
The price of a ferry from Athens to Hydra can range between $82 and $280 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $160, prices can range between $82 and $280. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please note that prices are exclusive of booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. We recommend that you book in advance for the best possible prices and availability on the Hydra ferry.
The best way to travel from Athens to Hydra is by ferry. With up to 3 sailings departing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are other ferries from Athens to Saronic Islands if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra with Alpha Lines and Hellenic Seaways.
Yes, you can take a day trip by ferry. The earliest ferry leaves Athens at 08:15 and arrives in Hydra at 09:50. This gives you plenty of time to explore the island before heading back. However, we suggest that you stay overnight to make your trip worthwhile.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Hydra Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways & Magic Sea Ferries | |
| Average Price | $150* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 20 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 42m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 08:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 34 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries are operated by connecting Athens, Greece with 66 destinations. Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail around 116 times a day and up to 589 times a week.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail to Santorini (Thira), Spetses, Poros (Saronic Islands), Serifos, Paros, Heraklion, Kavala, Aegiali (Amorgos), Oinousses, Psara, Folegandros, Kasos, Tilos, Symi (Simi), Kythnos, Naxos, Mykonos, Milos, Ermioni, Porto Heli, Mesta (Chios), Chios, Koufonissi, Hydra, Syros, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Chalki, Sitia, Schinoussa, Sifnos, Kimolos, Ios, Fournoi, Diafani, Nisyros, Agios Kirikos, Katapola (Amorgos), Kos, Leros, Chania, Astypalea, Lipsi, Agistri, Iraklia, Antikythira, Methana, Sigri, Aegina, Tinos, Thessaloniki, Kythira, Limnos (Myrina), Mytilene, Karlovassi, Evdilos, Patmos, Donoussa, Vathi, Karpathos, Anafi, Agistri Myli, Kissamos, Sikinos, Souvala (Aegina).
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) starts at around $560.76. Athens (Piraeus) ferries can range between $560.76 and $46.21 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) is on the Athens (Piraeus) - Aegina ferry in 40m with Aegean Flying Dolphins and Hellenic Seaways.
Car ferries do sail from Athens (Piraeus) and are operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anes Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Athens (Piraeus). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) include SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
Hydra ferries are operated by Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways connecting Saronic Islands, Greece with 5 destinations. Hydra Ferries sail around 20 times a day and up to 137 times a week.
The Hydra - Spetses ferry runs 34 times per week with a duration of 43m. The average price of a Hydra - Spetses ferry is around $47.
Hydra ferries sail to Porto Heli, Spetses, Athens (Piraeus), Poros (Saronic Islands) and Ermioni.
The price of a ferry from Hydra starts at around $180.19. Hydra ferries can range between $180.19 and $25.83 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Hydra is on the Hydra - Ermioni ferry in 25m with Hellenic Seaways.
Car ferries do not sail from Hydra, only foot passengers can board ferries from Hydra.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Hydra with Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Hydra with Hellenic Seaways. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Hydra. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Hydra include Hellenic Seaways. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
