Hydra – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Hydra – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Depending on the season their are usually 10 daily and 67 weekly sailings between Hydra and Athens (Piraeus). 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus), Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferries take around 1 hour 15 minutes. The ferry costs between $78.76 and $291.59, 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 Hydra to Athens (Piraeus).
The earliest Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs Hydra at about 07:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 21:30.
Ferries from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) sail in around 1 hour 15 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 67 weekly sailings from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 35 sailings weekly. Alpha Lines provide 12 sailings weekly. Magic Sea Ferries provide 20 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) typically range between $78.76* and $291.59*. On average the Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferry is $153.23*. The cheapest Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $78.76*. The average price for a foot passenger is $153.23*.
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 July 2025.
The distance between Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 40 miles (64km) or 34 nautical miles.
Yes, Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries between Hydra and Athens (Piraeus). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Hydra and Athens (Piraeus) use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries allow foot passengers on Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus). Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Hydra - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Saronic Islands | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries | |
| Average Price | $153 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 67 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 5 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:30 | |
| Distance | 34 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Located in the Saronic group of islands in the Aegean Sea, between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf, the Greek island of Hydra is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strip of water. The island's natural springs have given the island its name as Hydra is derived from the Greek word for water. The island's main town, Hydra Port, is home to the island's harbour which can be found nestled amongst a number of restaurants, markets, shops and galleries, all of which cater for visiting tourists.
The only method of transport available on the island are water taxis and donkeys as cars and motorcycles are forbidden. However, the populated parts of Hydra are relatively small and therefore most people seem happy to walk everywhere.
From the island's harbour there are daily catamaran and flying dolphin services to Piraeus, Athens. The crossing time is around 1 hour, or between 3 and 3 1/2 hours by conventional ferry. The island is also connected by ferry to the rest of the islands in the Saronic Gulf and also with Porto Cheli.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
