Athens (Piraeus) - Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
Athens (Piraeus) - Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra cost around $109 and $462, 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.
Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferry sailings typycally depart from Athens (Piraeus) at around 08:00. The last ferry leaves at 20:30.
The Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra ferry is around 1 hour 5 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 64 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra serviced by Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Athens (Piraeus) Hydra ferry prices typically range between $109* and $462*. The average price is typically $231*. The cheapest ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra start from $109*. The average price for a foot passenger is $231*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 26.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra is approximately 40 miles (64km) or 34 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Hydra. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Hydra.
Foot passengers can travel on the Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra ferry with Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Hydra Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Athens | |
| Destination Country | Saronic Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries | |
| Average Price | $231 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 64 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 5 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 34 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
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.
