How to get from Athens to Hydra
- 78 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: ferry, 1h 50m
- 4 ferry departures a day with Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 50m
direct
Ferry
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Athens to Hydra. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 50m by ferry with no transfer. The two cities are about 78 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
78 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €17Reading date not recorded | 2h 16mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €40Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 1h 50mdirect | See Ferry details |
- Bus€17Reading date not recorded2h 16m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€40Omio catalogue, Sep 291h 50m · directSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Athens to Hydra: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Athens → Hydraferry12Go·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Athens to Hydra
Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 18:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Linesferry | 4 | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresBlue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines
- 08:00
- 10:00
- 14:00
- 18:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Ferry· 1h 10m€40Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Athens to Hydra works
Start with a 12Go ferry from Athens to Hydra, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €42 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Athens to Hydra: common questions
How long does it take to get from Athens to Hydra?
The most useful route takes about 1h 50m by ferry, with no transfer.
When is the first ferry from Athens to Hydra?
The first ferry with Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines leaves at 08:00 and the last at 18:00, according to the published timetable.
How many ferry departures a day are there from Athens to Hydra?
4 a day with Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines, between 08:00 and 18:00.
How far is Hydra from Athens?
About 78 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Athens to Hydra cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €42. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Athens to Hydra?
On this route you travel with 12Go, Regional connection.
Can you get from Athens to Hydra without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry takes about 1h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Hydra?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026