Metochi to Hydra Ferry Information

Ferry from Metochi to Hydra

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.

Metochi to Hydra at a glance

Ferries from Metochi to Hydra are scheduled 58 times over the next 14 days, about 4 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 08:00 and the latest is 18:00. 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 departure08:00
Last departure18:00
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.

Metochi, a small landing on the Peloponnese coast near Ermioni, is the shortest crossing point to Hydra, taking between ten and twenty minutes. Hydra Lines runs it with the small boats Freedom II and Freedom III, shuttling back and forth across the channel. It is popular with people driving down from Athens who would rather park on the mainland than pay for the longer run out of Piraeus.

Hydra is unusual among Greek islands for banning motor vehicles entirely: transport is on foot, by donkey or mule, or by water taxi. The horseshoe harbour, lined with cannons and stone mansions climbing the slope behind, is the island's only real settlement and its centrepiece. Eighteenth and nineteenth-century captains' houses, art galleries and a long history as an artists' retreat give it a character quite unlike its neighbours.

The shuttle runs many times a day through the season and remains reasonably frequent outside it. Current departures and fares are shown below. There is secure parking at Metochi, and Hydra also connects to Piraeus, Poros and Spetses on the main Saronic fast-ferry line.

Weekly Metochi to Hydra 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 Metochi.

Hydra Lines

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Freedom III local boat · 20m

DaysDeparts
Mon to Thu		08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 16:00
Fri and Sat		08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 16:00, 18:00
Sun		10:00, 12:00, 16:00

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 08:00, latest 18:00. Fastest crossing 20m. Local boats: Hydra Lines.
  • December 2026: sails every day to 3 December, 4 sailings a day. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 16:00. Fastest crossing 20m. Local boats: Hydra Lines.

Metochi to Hydra 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 Metochi to Hydra between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 13 November18:0018:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 14 November18:0018:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 15 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 15 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 15 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 16 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 17 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 18 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 19 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Fri 20 November18:0018:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sat 21 November18:0018:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 22 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 22 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Sun 22 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Mon 23 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Tue 24 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Wed 25 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November08:0008:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November10:0010:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November12:0012:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines
Thu 26 November16:0016:2020mFreedom IIIHydra Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Metochi to Hydra?

Ferries from Metochi to Hydra 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 Metochi to Hydra today?

Yes, there are 5 sailings from Metochi to Hydra today. Departure times: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 18:00.

How many ferries run from Metochi to Hydra this week?

29 sailings from Metochi to Hydra 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 Metochi to Hydra?

On a day with a service the first ferry from Metochi to Hydra usually leaves at 08:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 08:00 to 18:00.

How long is the ferry from Metochi to Hydra?

The crossing from Metochi to Hydra takes 20m.

How much does the Metochi to Hydra ferry cost?

Published fares for the Metochi to Hydra 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 Metochi to Hydra route?

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

Tips for the Metochi to Hydra ferry

  • Wind on open deck is a reliable form of air conditioning in summer – many Greeks head straight to the deck rather than the air-conditioned saloon.
  • Vehicle dimensions and weight affect your ferry fare; double-check the operator's measurement categories if you are driving an unusually large or heavy vehicle.
  • If you want to avoid the worst of the meltemi, book morning departures from exposed Aegean ports in July and August – conditions are typically calmer before midday.
  • Once you arrive in Hydra, you'll find a car-free island with a picturesque stone-built harbour that has changed little in centuries. The island is best explored on foot or by donkey, with its neoclassical mansions, monasteries, and rocky swimming spots providing plenty to discover.

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