Hydra to Metochi Ferry Information

Ferry from Hydra to Metochi

20m · from €7.50 · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Small passenger boats, tickets at the port

Hydra Lines’ small passenger boats cross between Hydra harbour and Metochi on the mainland coast of the Peloponnese several times a day, all year round. Hydra is car-free, so these boats carry foot passengers only. Turn up about 15 minutes before a sailing and buy your ticket there.

  • Tickets: Bought at the port before you board; the ticket kiosk is on the Metochi side.
  • Fares: Adult €7.50 one way (€14 return); children aged 5–10 €4; under-4s free.
  • Operator: Hydra Lines

From 1 November the 13:00 from Hydra and the 14:00 from Metochi do not run.

Hydra to Metochi at a glance

Ferries from Hydra to Metochi are scheduled 58 times over the next 14 days, about 4 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:00 and the latest is 17:00. The crossing takes 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hydra Lines. Published fares start from €7.50 on a local boat. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 3 December 2026.

Sailings / 14 days58
How oftenAbout 4 a day
First departure07:00
Last departure17:00
Crossing time20m
Fares from€7.50
Operators1

Tickets from

Local boat€7.50Book now
Adult (one way)€7.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on all seven days
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 3 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Hydra to Metochi is the shortest crossing in the Saronic, ten to twenty minutes on the small Hydra Lines boats Freedom II and Freedom III. It is a straight run across the channel to the Argolid shore, more shuttle than ferry, and the boats are small and quick. Foot passengers only, and journey times vary mostly with sea state rather than routing.

Metochi is a functional landing rather than a place to spend time, a small mainland hamlet in the Ermionida area used almost solely as the hop-off point for Hydra. There is car parking and little else, and most people are either collecting a vehicle or being met. Ermioni and Kranidi are a short drive inland if you need shops or somewhere to stay.

The shuttle runs many times a day, so you rarely wait long, though the service thins outside the summer. Current departures and fares are shown below. This is much the fastest way to reach Hydra if you are driving down from Athens, since it avoids the long sea route from Piraeus entirely.

Weekly Hydra to Metochi Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 3 December 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Hydra.

Hydra Lines

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Freedom III local boat · 20m

DaysDeparts
Mon to Thu		07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 15:00
Fri and Sat		07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 15:00, 17:00
Sun		09:00, 11:00, 15:00

Timetable published to 3 December 2026.

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 3 December 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails every day from 13 November, 3 to 5 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:00, latest 17:00. Fastest crossing 20m. Local boats: Hydra Lines.
  • December 2026: sails every day to 3 December, 4 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:00, latest 15:00. Fastest crossing 20m. Local boats: Hydra Lines.

Hydra to Metochi Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €7.50 on a local boat. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Local boat€7.50Hydra Lines

Ticket classes by operator

Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.

Hydra Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Adult (one way)passenger€7.50

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Hydra to Metochi between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November17:0017:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November17:0017:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 15 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 15 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 15 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November17:0017:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November17:0017:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 22 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 22 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 22 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November07:0007:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November09:0009:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November11:0011:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November15:0015:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Hydra to Metochi?

Ferries from Hydra to Metochi are scheduled 58 times over the next 14 days, about 4 a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 3 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Hydra to Metochi today?

Yes, there are 5 sailings from Hydra to Metochi today. Departure times: 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00.

How many ferries run from Hydra to Metochi this week?

29 sailings from Hydra to Metochi are scheduled over the next seven days, about 4 a day this week. The busiest days are Friday and Saturday.

What time is the first ferry from Hydra to Metochi?

On a day with a service the first ferry from Hydra to Metochi usually leaves at 07:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 07:00 to 17:00.

How long is the ferry from Hydra to Metochi?

The crossing from Hydra to Metochi takes 20m.

How much does the Hydra to Metochi ferry cost?

Published fares for the Hydra to Metochi ferry start from €7.50 on a local boat. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Hydra to Metochi route?

The Hydra to Metochi route is served by Hydra Lines. Crossings run on local boats.

Tips for the Hydra to Metochi ferry

  • If you are departing from a remote island port rather than the main town, confirm the location in advance – some islands have more than one port.
  • The Cyclades are more exposed to the meltemi than the Dodecanese, which are sheltered by the Turkish coast – a relevant factor when comparing summer sea conditions.
  • Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
  • A small padlock is useful not only for your luggage but also for hostel lockers if you are staying in mixed accommodation.
  • Ticket booths at small island ports for short-hop ferries are often only open 30–45 minutes before departure; do not arrive expecting them to be open all day.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.