The Hydra to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands, located close to Athens and is also one of the popular islands to take a day trip from Athens. If you are looking for a picture perfect harbor and great food, then Hydra is the place to visit. Since the ferries represent the only way to get to the island, if you plan to take the trip during the weekend in the middle of the high season, then you need to do some planning in advance.

Port of Piraeus

The port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) is large and can be quite confusing at first. Allow some time to get used to the port and find the gate.

All the ferries to Hydra depart from Port Gate Ε8 (the gate always appears printed on your ticket).

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How long does it take to get from Athens to Hydra?

The journey between the port of Piraeus (Athens) and Hydra takes between 1 h 10 min and 2 hours, depending on the ferry you are taking.

Is there a high speed ferry between Athens and Hydra?

Not exactly, but the fastest ferry takes only 1h and 10 min to get to the island.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Hydra by ferry?

The ferries between Athens and Hydra are operated by Blue Star Ferries. All ferries are passengers only.
A single adult ticket varies between €36 and €40.

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Hydra during the low season?

The following ferries connect Athens (Piraeus) to Hydra during the 2024 low season (Feb – May & September – October):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday	9:00 AM	from 1-Oct to 26-Oct
Sunday	9:00 AM	from 6-Oct to 27-Oct
Tuesday to Thursday	9:00 AM	on 25-Feb, from 29-Oct to 31-Oct
Monday to Saturday	9:00 AM	till 28-Feb
Daily	9:30 AM	from 1-Apr to 25-Apr, from 8-May to 23-May
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday	9:30 AM	from 25-May to 22-Jun, from 25-Jun to 30-Sept
Monday, Saturday, Sunday	9:30 AM	from 27-Apr to 3-May
Monday	9:30 AM	on 6-May, on 28-Oct
Tuesday	9:30 AM	on 7-May
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	9:30 AM	from 14-Mar to 31-Mar
Thursday	9:30 AM	on 2-May
Friday	9:30 AM	from 15-Mar to 29-Mar, from 26-Apr to 3-May, from 24-May to 27-Sept, from 4-Oct to 25-Oct
Saturday	9:30 AM	on 4-May
Tuesday	10:00 AM	on 30-Apr
Sunday	10:00 AM	on 5-May
Daily	10:00 AM	from 1-Mar to 14-Mar
Monday	11:00 AM	from 18-Mar to 25-Mar
Sunday	11:00 AM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Daily	1:00 PM	from 1-Mar to 14-Mar
Sunday	2:15 PM	from 6-Oct to 27-Oct
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	2:40 PM	from 25-may to 22-Jun, from 25-Jun to 30-Sept
Monday	2:45 PM	on 28-Oct
Friday	3:00 PM	from 24-May to 27-Sept
Monday	3:15 PM	on 6-May
Monday & Thursday to Sunday	3:15 PM	from 9-May to 23-May
Tuesday	3:15 PM	on 7-May
Friday	3:15 PM	from 26-Apr to 3-May
Saturday	3:15 PM	on 4-May
Friday	3:45 PM	from 15-Mar to 22-Mar, from 4-Oct to 25-Oct
Monday	4:15 PM	from 18-Mar to 25-Mar
Sunday	4:15 PM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Daily	5:00 PM	till 28-Feb
Tuesday	5:30 PM	on 30-Apr
Thursday	6:00 PM	on 2-May
Monday to Saturday	6:15 PM	from 1-Mar to 14-Mar
Sunday	8:15 PM	from 3-Mar to 10-Apr

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Hydra during the high season?

The following ferries connect Athens to Hydra during the 2024 high season (June – August):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday	9:30 AM	from 25-May to 22-Jun, from 25-Jun to 30-Sept
Friday	9:30 AM	from 24-May to 27-Sept
Monday	11:00 AM	on 24-Jun
Sunday	11:00 AM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	2:40 PM	from 25-may to 22-Jun, from 25-Jun to 30-Sept
Friday	3:00 PM	from 24-May to 27-Sept
Monday	4:15 PM	on 24-Jun
Sunday	4:15 PM	from 26-May to 29-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Hydra?

No.

How about the ferries between Hydra and Athens?

During the 2024 high season (June – August), the following ferries are available between Hydra and Athens (Piraeus):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	12:30 PM	from 25-May to 22-Jun, from 26-Jun to 30-Sept
Friday	1:00 PM	from 24-May to 27-Sept
Monday	2:30 PM	on 24-Jun
Sunday	2:30 PM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Friday	6:00 PM	24-May to 27-Sept
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	6:00 PM	from 25-May to 22-Jun, from 25-Jun to 30-Sept
Monday	7:15 PM	on 24-Jun
Sunday	7:15 PM	from 26-May to 29-Sept

During the 2024 low season (February – May , September – October), the following ferries are available between Hydra and Athens (Piraeus):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday to Sunday	7:20 AM	from 2-Mar to 15-Mar
Monday	7:20 AM	from 4-Mar to 11-Mar
Daily	7:30 AM	till 29-Feb
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	12:30 PM	from 25-May to 22-Jun, from 26-Jun to 30-Sept
Thursday	12:30 PM	on 2-May
Sunday	12:30 PM	from 6-Oct to 27-Oct
Monday & Thursday to Sunday	1:00 PM	from 9-May to 23-May
Monday	1:00 PM	on 6-May, on 28-Oct
Tuesday	1:00 PM	On 7-May
Friday	1:00 PM	from 15-Mar to 22-Mar, from 26-Apr to 3-May, from 4-Oct to 25-Oct, from 24-May to 27-Sept
Saturday	1:00 PM	on 4-May
Tuesday	1:30 PM	on 30-Apr
Monday	2:30 PM	from 18-Mar to 25-Mar
Sunday	2:30 PM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Monday to Saturday	2:45 PM	till 28-Feb
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	2:45 PM	from 14-Mar to 30-Mar
Friday	2:45 PM	on 29-Mar
Sunday	2:45 PM	till 25-Feb
Sunday	3:15 PM	from 17-Mar to 31-Mar
Monday to Saturday	3:30 PM	from 1-Mar to 14-Mar
Daily	4:00 PM	from 1-Apr to 14-Apr
Daily	4:30 PM	from 1-Mar to 14-Mar
Wednesday	4:45 PM	on 1-May
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	5:10 PM	from 1-Oct to 26-Oct
Sunday	5:10 PM	from 6-Oct to 27-Oct
Tuesday to Thursday	5:10 PM	from 29-Oct to 31-Oct
Daily	5:15 PM	from 14-Apr to 25-Apr
Monday, Saturday, Sunday	5:15 PM	from 27-Apr to 29-Apr
Tuesday, Wednesday	5:15 PM	from 8-May to 22-May
Monday	5:40 PM	on 28-Oct
Sunday	5:40 PM	from 3-Mar to 10-Mar
Friday	5:45 PM	from 15-Mar to 22-Mar, from 4-Oct to 25-Oct
Friday	6:00 PM	from 24-May to 27-Sept
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	6:00 PM	from 25-May to 22-Jun, from 25-Jun to 30-Sept
Monday & Thursday to Sunday	6:10 PM	from 9-May to 23-May
Monday	6:10 PM	on 6 May
Tuesday	6:10 PM	on 7 May
Friday	6:10 PM	from 26-Apr to 3-May
Saturday	6:10 PM	on 4-May
Monday	7:15 PM	from 18-Mar to 25-Mar
Sunday	7:15 PM	on 5-May, from 26-May to 29-Sept
Thursday	9:30 PM	on 2-May

Where can I buy tickets from?

You can book your tickets online right here if the official schedule is approved.

Another option is to book via a travel agent in your country or directly via a Greek travel agency.

You can also buy your tickets direct from the port (Port Gate Ε1). Unless you plan to travel during the weekends right in the middle of the high season (July and August) there isn’t much need to book your tickets in advance.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

All the research points to the fact that the prices are exactly the same, whether you buy them online, via a travel agent or directly from the ticketing office in the port. If there are any differences, those shouldn’t be significant.
However, when you book online, service fees may apply based on the country you book from. And if you choose to get the tickets deliver via courier, you’ll pay the shipping fee (you can choose to pick them up in the port).

Important note:

The schedules might change from week to week as the ferry companies submit their schedules weekly to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine. Hence, your best bet is to check this link the day before departure (or the day of before) just to make sure things haven’t changed.

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Note:
* Pireas and Piraeus are exactly the same place, but you can find them spelled in both ways. All road signs though point to Pireas.
This article includes links that may qualify as affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commssion.
**The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule and price update was made as of February 2024.