Hydra – Athens (Piraeus)

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Hydra Athens (Piraeus) Ferry

The Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferry route connects Saronic Islands with Athens and is currently operated by 3 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 5 times per day, Alpha Lines 13 times per week & the Magic Sea Ferries service is available up to 19 times per week.

There are a combined 10 sailings available per day on the Hydra Athens (Piraeus) crossing between Saronic Islands and Athens and with 3 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Hydra Guide

Hydra Ferry Port

On the northern coast of Hydra Island, a rocky, rolling landmass in the Saronic Islands region of Greece, is the maritime town of Hydra. This collection of white-washed villas and narrow, stone streets is spread in an amphitheatre across the steep hillsides that surround a natural bay of the Aegean Sea. Not only is it the largest town on the sparsely populated island, it is also a tourist gateway into a largely untouched slice of rural Greece; a trait for which Hydra was recognised in 2007 when it was named by National Geographic magazine as the country’s most unique island destination. Though much of Hydra’s charm is centred around the deep-blue bay and the wide promenade lined with shops and bars, it is also a region steeped in history. The island played a major role during the 19th Century Greek War of Independence by supplying Greek revolutionaries with ships and provisions to help their fight against the Ottoman Empire. Admiral Andrea Miaoulis, an independence war hero and proud Hydriot, has been immortalised in brass atop a fortified wall of the bay. Those visiting the admiral can follow his steely gaze across the sweeping expanse of the sea upon which he once fought. The port of Hydra is found on the eastern edge of the bay, just to one side of the calm, sheltered waters of the local marina. There are no passenger facilities here. The “ferry terminal” is nothing more than a designated stretch of the promenade where vessels dock after entering the bay. There are however plenty of nearby amenities including a local bank and ATM machine; a few small shops; and a host of quaint, verandaed restaurants where one can dine while being serenaded by the gently lapping surf. The island can be difficult to traverse due to its largely remote nature. Only a few roads snake across the uneven terrain of pine-forested hills and valleys, with large swathes of the isle only accessible on foot. All motor vehicles are banned by law so public transportation comes in the form of horses and mules. A number of ferry routes currently leave from the port in Hydra. Services hosted by Hellenic Seaways travel daily to various destinations on the southern prongs of mainland Greece. These include fast trips to the towns of Porto Heli, Ermioni and Poros and the larger city of Piraeus near to the capital of Athens. Another service hops west to the neighbouring island of Spetses too.


Athens (Piraeus) Guide

Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Port

The port city of Piraeus can be found in the Attica region of Greece along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf about 12 km south west of Athens, the Greek capital. Piraeus is the largest ferry port in Europe and one of the largest in the world when it comes to passenger transportation with services provided by every major ferry company in Greece. Approximately 20 million passengers pass through its doors each year and the port provides the main link between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands and Crete. Piraeus proves the gateway from the Greek mainland to all of the main holiday destinations in Greece and some of the less popular ones too. Piraeus is also famous for its football team – Olympiakos who regularly feature in the UEFA Champions League.


Hydra to Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-04-28 and 2025-05-04

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Hellenic Seaways 07:30 09:50 2 hours 20 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Magic Sea Ferries 09:55 11:40 1 hour 45 minutes Fri
Magic Sea Ferries 11:10 12:20 1 hour 10 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Hellenic Seaways 11:30 13:00 1 hour 30 minutes Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Alpha Lines 12:20 14:10 1 hour 50 minutes Mon
Alpha Lines 13:00 14:40 1 hour 40 minutes Thu, Sat, Sun
Hellenic Seaways 13:20 15:00 1 hour 40 minutes Thu
Hellenic Seaways 14:40 16:10 1 hour 30 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Hellenic Seaways 16:45 18:05 1 hour 20 minutes Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Alpha Lines 16:45 18:35 1 hour 50 minutes Fri
Alpha Lines 18:00 19:05 1 hour 5 minutes Mon
Magic Sea Ferries 18:15 19:20 1 hour 5 minutes Sat
Magic Sea Ferries 18:15 19:25 1 hour 10 minutes Mon, Sun
Alpha Lines 18:30 19:35 1 hour 5 minutes Wed, Sat, Sun
Magic Sea Ferries 18:30 20:10 1 hour 40 minutes Thu

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