Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Athens (All Ports) to Hydra. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.
Hydra is a cosmopolitan Greek island, located very close to Athens. Being only one and a half hours away from Piraeus by ferry makes this destination very accessible for weekend and day trips. Additionally, this island feels unspoiled due to the ban on cars. You’ll be able to spend time strolling about on foot, soaking up every minute of the Hydra experience. It is located approximately 40.03 miles away from Athens (All Ports).
Getting back and forth from Athens (All Ports) to Hydra is easy as ferries can be found all year round from 1 of the ports of Athens (All Ports).
There are ferry companies operating from Piraeus to Hydra.
Piraeus is the main port of Athens and is easily accessible from downtown via taxi or metro. If you are heading to the port by car, it will take about 30 minutes from the city center. If you are going to the port from the Athens International Airport, hop in a taxi and you will arrive in about one hour. Alternatively, take the metro or bus if you have the extra time to spare. During the summer months, traffic around the port of Piraeus is usually hectic and busy. Keep in mind that you need to arrive at the port about one hour before your ferry’s scheduled departure time.
The route Piraeus to Hydra is operated by 3 ferry companies Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines and Magic Sea Ferries. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 33.50 and 52.00 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry.
The trip duration from Piraeus to Hydra is between 1h 30m – 2h . With Magic Sea Ferries which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 1h 30m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Poros, Hermioni, Spetses, Porto Heli and Agia Marina, Aegina. Alpha Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Magic Sea Ferries are currently offering a direct trip to Hydra.
During high season (June – September) there are 226 scheduled ferry crossings between Piraeus and Hydra per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 98 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!