The cheapest and fastest ferries from Hydra to Athens
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Hydra to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hydra to Athens will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Hydra for Athens on Thu, Dec 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct ferries cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Hydra to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Magic Sea Ferries | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Hydra to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Hydra to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AERO HIGHSPEED | 5:30 AM Port of Hydra | 1h40 | 7:10 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAGIC 2 | 12:25 PM Port of Hydra | 1h40 | 2:05 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FLYINGCAT 3 | 12:40 PM Port of Hydra | 2h20 | 3:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Hydra to Athens
Ferries from Hydra to Athens run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 8 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:20, the last at 21:30. The fastest ferry covers the 39 nautical miles (74 km) distance in 1h 5m. There are 41 sailings per week. Ferries from Hydra to Athens are available to foot passengers.



Distance 39 nautical miles (74 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Ferries per day 8 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 41 |
Fastest ferry 1h 5m |
First ferry 07:20 |
Last ferry 21:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries from Hydra to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Hydra to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
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FAQs: Ferry from Hydra to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hydra to Athens by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Hydra, which is located around 0 miles (0 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Hydra to Athens
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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