Poros (Saronic Islands) - Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
Poros (Saronic Islands) - Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
The Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra is approximately 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra cost around $67 and $238, 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 Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra.
Poros (Saronic Islands) Hydra ferry sailings typycally depart from Poros (Saronic Islands) at around 09:15. The last ferry leaves at 22:10.
The Poros (Saronic Islands) Hydra ferry trip can take around 30 minutes. The fastest Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra ferry is around 25 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 33 weekly sailings from Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra serviced by Blue Star Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Poros (Saronic Islands) Hydra ferry prices typically range between $67* and $238*. The average price is typically $127*. The cheapest ferries from Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra start from $67*. The average price for a foot passenger is $127*.
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 Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra is approximately 10 miles (15km) or 8 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Poros (Saronic Islands) and Hydra. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Poros (Saronic Islands) and Hydra.
Foot passengers can travel on the Poros (Saronic Islands) to Hydra ferry with Blue Star Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Poros (Saronic Islands) 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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| Poros (Saronic Islands) - Hydra Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $127 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $133 | |
| Poros (Saronic Islands) - Hydra Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Saronic Islands |
| Destination | Saronic Islands |
| No. of Operators | 2 |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries |
| Average Price | $127 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 33 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 25 m |
| First Ferry | 09:15 |
| Last Ferry | 22:10 |
| Distance | 8 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
The small Greek island of Poros is located in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf and is made up of two islands. Spharia is the southern island and Kalaureia is the northern and larger of the two islands. Spanning the narrow strait that separates the two islands is a bridge. The island is roughly 60 km to the south of Piraeus and is only 200 m from the Peloponnese on the Greek mainland. There are a few popular tourist attractions on the island including several chapels and churches located around the island with the most interesting being the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi and the Metropolitan Temple of Saint George. The 18th century Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is located around 4 km from Poros Town and sits in an area surrounded by pine and plane trees. The monastery is where visitors will find the graves of the famous Greek captains Tobazis, N. Apostolis and An. Miaoulis.
The island is connected to the port of Piraeus by ferry and catamaran with a crossing time of around 2 hours and 30 minutes by ferry, and 1 hour and 20 minutes by catamaran. The island is also connected to Galatas on the Greek mainland. Ferries tend to depart every 30 minutes and the trip takes 5 minutes.
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.
