Piraeus to Hydra by sea

Hydra is a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, reached from Piraeus — Athens' port at the end of Metro Line 1 — by fast passenger boats that leave from Gate E8 (Aero catamarans from Gate E9). There is no car ferry to Hydra: every boat is a passenger-only craft (Flying Dolphin hydrofoils, the Magic 1 catamaran and Alpha Lines' high-speed ferry). This site puts the Athens-to-Piraeus links, the gate, the three operators and the first steps on Hydra in one place, from official sources only.

1. Stop 1AthensAirport or city centreMetro or bus
2. Stop 2Piraeus portGate E8 / E9On foot
3. Stop 3Piraeus → HydraFlying Dolphin, Magic 1, Alpha LinesSea
4. Stop 4On Hydracar-free town, walk or donkeyExplore

The route in brief

• Athens → Piraeus: Metro Line 1 (or Line 3 from the airport); the X96 express bus also runs Piraeus ↔ airport.
• Piraeus port: all Hydra boats from Gate E8 (Aero catamarans Gate E9), about a 10-minute walk from Piraeus metro station.
• Sea: Hellenic Seaways, Magic Sea Ferries and Alpha Lines — fast passenger craft only.
• On Hydra: the boat docks in Hydra town; cars are banned, so travel up the hill by foot, donkey or water taxi.

We do not publish sailing times or fares. They change with the season and the weather; check the operator before you travel.