Ferry from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus)

1h 05m to 1h 45m · from €42.00 · 3 operators

By Dave Briggs

Hydra to Piraeus at a glance

Ferries from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 41 times over the next 14 days, about 3 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:30 and the latest is 16:40. The crossing takes between 1h 05m and 1h 45m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries. Published fares start from €42.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2027.

Sailings / 14 days41
How oftenAbout 3 a day
First departure07:30
Last departure16:40
Fastest1h 05m
Slowest1h 45m
Fares from€42.00
Operators3

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Economy Numbered Seat€42.00Book 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 31 October 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Hydra to Piraeus through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (about 13 a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

Tap a month to see how it ran

Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20259926 of 30about 3 a day
December 20257031 of 31about 2 a day
January 20263923 of 31about one a day
February 20264822 of 28about 2 a day
March 202613031 of 31about 4 a day
April 202621629 of 30about 7 a day
May 202630131 of 31about 10 a day
June 202630530 of 30about 10 a day
July 202637031 of 31about 12 a day
August 202637231 of 31about 12 a day
September 202639130 of 30about 13 a day
October 202626230 of 30about 9 a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing26 of 30
Sailings99 about 3 a day
Usual first departure07:30
Usual last departure16:00
OperatorsMagic Sea Ferries (Magic 2)
Blue Star Ferries (Flyingcat 5)
Alpha Lines (Speed Cat I)
Hellenic Seaways (Aero Highspeed)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Hydra to Piraeus Route Map

Map of the Saronic Gulf showing the ferry route north-north-east from Hydra to Piraeus.

Hydra to Piraeus is the busiest link on the island, worked by Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines and Magic Sea Ferries with the Aero highspeed catamarans. Direct sailings take a little over an hour; those calling at Poros and elsewhere along the way run to well over two. All of it is foot-passenger traffic, which suits Hydra since no cars are allowed on the island in any case.

Piraeus is the main port of Athens, a few kilometres from the city centre and one of the largest passenger ports in Europe. The metro terminus is right by the harbour and runs directly into central Athens, with a connection on to the airport. The port is spread across numbered gates E1 to E12, so it is worth knowing which one you dock at before you land.

Departures are frequent, many times a day through the summer and still regular out of season, so this is a route you can normally take on the day. Current timings and fares are shown below, with fares starting around €42. Most sailings also serve Poros, Ermioni and Spetses, so it is easy to break the journey.

Weekly Hydra to Piraeus Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Hydra.

Hellenic Seaways

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Aero 5 Highspeed high-speed, Aero Highspeed high-speed or Aero 4 Highspeed high-speed · 1h 40m to 1h 45m · from €42.00

DaysDeparts
Mon to Sat		07:30, 14:55
Sun		07:30, 16:40

Different on these dates:

  • Fri 13 November: no sailings.
  • Sat 14 November: 14:55 only.

Magic Sea Ferries

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Magic 3 high-speed or Magic high-speed · 1h 10m to 1h 20m · from €42.00

Until Mon 30 November

DaysDeparts
Mon to Sat		15:35
Sun		16:40

From Tue 1 December

DaysDeparts
Mon to Sat		15:20
Sun		15:55

Alpha Lines

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Speed Cat I high-speed · 1h 05m · from €42.00

Sails at 15:40 on Sat 14 and Sun 15 November.

After Sun 15 November no sailings are published until Sun 14 February 2027.

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Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 31 October 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails every day from 13 November, 1 to 4 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 16:40. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • December 2026: sails every day, 3 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 16:40. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. High-speed: Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • January 2027: sails every day, 3 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 16:40. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. High-speed: Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • February 2027: sails every day, 3 to 4 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 17:00. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries. Also Alpha Lines.
  • March 2027: sails every day, 7 to 9 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 19:15. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • April 2027: sails every day, 11 to 14 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 21:15. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • May 2027: sails every day, 9 to 18 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • June 2027: sails every day, 15 to 18 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • July 2027: sails every day, 15 to 17 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • August 2027: sails every day, 15 to 17 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • September 2027: sails every day, 7 to 17 sailings a day. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries.
  • October 2027: sails every day, 5 sailings a day. Earliest departure 09:15, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Magic Sea Ferries. Also Alpha Lines.

Hydra to Piraeus Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €42.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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
High-speed vessel€42.00Magic Sea FerriesMagic 3

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.

Alpha Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Economy Numbered Seatpassenger€42.00
Economy Numbered Seat (Table)passenger€43.00
Business Numbered Seatpassenger€46.00
Wifi Business Seatpassenger€48.00
Business Numbered Seat (Table)passenger€52.00

Hellenic Seaways

Ticket typeCategoryFare
ATS1 Seatpassenger€42.00
ATS2 Seatpassenger€42.00
ATS3 Seatpassenger€42.00
ATS4 Seatpassenger€42.00
BATS1 Seatpassenger€47.50

Magic Sea Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Numbered Seatpassenger€42.00
PEC Seatpassenger€46.00

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Piraeus?

Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

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

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Sat 14 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 4 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Sat 14 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Sat 14 November15:4016:451h 05mSpeed Cat IAlpha Lines
Sun 15 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Sun 15 November15:4016:451h 05mSpeed Cat IAlpha Lines
Sun 15 November16:4018:251h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Sun 15 November16:4017:501h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Mon 16 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Mon 16 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Mon 16 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Tue 17 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Tue 17 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Tue 17 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Wed 18 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Wed 18 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Wed 18 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Thu 19 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Thu 19 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Thu 19 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Fri 20 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Fri 20 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Fri 20 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Sat 21 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Sat 21 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Sat 21 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Sun 22 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Sun 22 November16:4018:251h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Sun 22 November16:4017:501h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Mon 23 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Mon 23 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Mon 23 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Tue 24 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Tue 24 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Tue 24 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Wed 25 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Wed 25 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Wed 25 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries
Thu 26 November07:3009:101h 40mAero HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Thu 26 November14:5516:401h 45mAero 5 HighspeedHellenic Seaways
Thu 26 November15:3516:451h 10mMagic 3Magic Sea Ferries

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Hydra to Piraeus?

Ferries from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 41 times over the next 14 days, about 3 a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Sailings are published in every month of the year.

Are there ferries from Hydra to Piraeus today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) today. Departure time: 15:35.

How many ferries run from Hydra to Piraeus this week?

20 sailings from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled over the next seven days, about 3 a day this week. The busiest day is Sunday.

What time is the first ferry from Hydra to Piraeus?

On a day with a service the first ferry from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) usually leaves at 07:30. Across the published schedule departure times range from 07:30 to 16:40.

How long is the ferry from Hydra to Piraeus?

The fastest crossing from Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) takes 1h 05m and the slowest 1h 45m. Typical crossing times by operator: Alpha Lines 1h 05m, Magic Sea Ferries 1h 10m and Hellenic Seaways 1h 40m to 1h 45m.

How much does the Hydra to Piraeus ferry cost?

Published fares for the Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) ferry start from €42.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Hydra to Piraeus route?

The Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) route is served by Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Magic Sea Ferries. Crossings run on high-speed vessels.

Tips for the Hydra to Piraeus ferry

  • Card payments are accepted at most onboard bars and cafeterias on modern ferries; older vessels may be cash-only – have some euros in your pocket.
  • Cabin availability is limited; if you want a cabin on an overnight route, book it the moment you confirm your travel dates.
  • Ferries from Piraeus depart from the main port of Athens, giving easy access to the Acropolis, the world-class Acropolis Museum, and the ancient Agora. The historic Plaka neighbourhood at the foot of the Acropolis hill, with its neoclassical lanes, Roman ruins, and traditional tavernas, is the most atmospheric place to spend time before or after your crossing.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 12 November 2026.