Ferry Athens-Hydra

Discover the best ferries from Piraeus to Hydra, travel tips, prices, and many more. Here we go!

In brief, going from Athens to Hydra by ferry is simple and short-lived!
- Ferries depart daily throughout the year from Piraeus, the largest of the ports of Athens.
- Only high-speed vessels operate this route and the trip lasts about 1.5 hours.
- The cost of the ferry ticket does not exceed '40' 'EUR' (40 Euros) for a standard seat.

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Ferries from Athens to Hydra operate all year round from early in the morning until the evening.
During the off-season, there are usually 3 ferries per day from Piraeus, while in the peak season, there are multiple departures every day.
During the summer season, the earliest ferry departs at 08:30 and the last one at 22:15.
Ferries to Hydra aren’t direct; they usually stop at Poros, first.

High-speed/catamaran crafts operate the route from Athens to Hydra.
Those are small vessels that reach high velocities, taking you to your destination fast.

The distance between Piraeus and Hydra is 37 nautical miles (42 miles or 68 kilometers).
The duration of the trip starts from 1 hour and 10 minutes. All ferries operating the route are high-speed/catamaran crafts, so the length of the crossing does not surpass 2 hours.
The fastest vessel available is Flying Cat 4 by Blue Star Ferries/Hellenic Seaways.

The prices for ferries to Hydra range between '36' 'EUR' (36 Euros) and '50' 'EUR' (50 Euros), depending on the type of vessel and the seat you will opt for, with standard (economy) tickets costing up to '40' 'EUR' (40 Euros).
Discounts are available for certain categories of passengers, depending on the company: 100% for children under 4 years old, 50% for children up to 10 years old, ISIC card holders and more.

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High-speed/catamaran vessels offer only numbered seats.
Standard/economy seats are the most affordable option, while business-class seats is an alternative, more expensive option.

Piraeus Port, the closest port to Athens' center

Ferries heading to Hydra and other islands of the Argo-Saronic Gulf usually depart from Gate E8 at Piraeus Port. The gate of departure will be written on your ticket (printed or e-ticket). Make sure to figure out where the gate is located in advance since the port of Piraeus is large and the distances between the gates are long.
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All passenger ferries arrive at the port in Hydra Town.

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Ferry companies usually have a flexible policy regarding luggage.
The limit is 40 kg or 0.5 cubic meters per person for most ferry companies and there is a designated luggage space on every vessel.
We recommend taking your valuables with you.

You cannot bring a car or motorbike to Hydra, since no wheeled vehicles are permitted on the island.
For this reason, only high-speed vessels without any garage are offering this route.

The picturesque Hydra is rich in history, has wonderful beaches with clear blue waters and is just a stone's throw from Athens. We have created a mini-guide for Hydra, featuring the best things to see & do on the island.

Hydra belongs to the Saronic Islands, which lie close to one another, and the routes that connect them are frequent. Spetses and Poros are excellent destinations that will enchant you with their architecture and azure waters.

View the route on our illustrated map.