Athens (Piraeus) – Hydra
Ferry to Saronic Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Hydra
Ferry to Saronic Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 8 daily and 52 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Hydra. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra, Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferries take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $137.27 and $492.90, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra.
The earliest Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferry typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra sail in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 5 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 52 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra provided by Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 34 sailings weekly. Alpha Lines provide 13 sailings weekly. Magic Sea Ferries provide 10 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra typically range between $137.27* and $492.90*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferry is $273.79*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferry prices start from $137.27*. The average price for a foot passenger is $273.79*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra is approximately 40 miles (64km) or 34 nautical miles.
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferries allow cars onboard with Magic Sea Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Hydra. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Piraeus) and Hydra use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries allow foot passengers on Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
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.
