Poros to Hydra Ferry

The Poros Hydra ferry route connects Saronic Islands with Saronic Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Hellenic Seaways service runs up to 5 times per day with a sailing duration of around 30 minutes while the Alpha Lines service runs up to 7 times per week with a duration from 30 minutes.

So that’s a combined 42 sailings on offer per week on the Poros Hydra route between Saronic Islands and Saronic Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

Can you travel by high-speed ferry from Poros to Hydra?

Yes, you can take a fast ferry from Poros to Hydra. Hellenic Seaways and Alpha Lines are popular ferry operators offering high speed ferries to Hydra from Poros in just 30 minutes.

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Poros (Saronic Islands) - Hydra Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	2
Operators	Alpha Lines & Hellenic Seaways
Average Price	£35*
Average Daily Sailings	2
Average Weekly Sailings	13
Average Sailing Duration	31m
Fastest Sailing Duration	30m
First Ferry	10:25
Last Ferry	18:20
Distance	8 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Poros to Hydra?

The ferry crossing time from Poros to Hydra is approximately 27m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Poros to Hydra?

Poros to Hydra ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Poros to Hydra is £62. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Poros to Hydra?

There are 2 popular ferry operators for Poros to Hydra. These are

Blue Star Ferries
Alpha Lines

How can I book ferry tickets from Poros to Hydra?

Book ferries from Poros to Hydra through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Poros to Hydra?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Poros to Hydra with

Alpha Lines

How far is Hydra from Poros?

The distance between Poros to Hydra is approximately 8 nautical Miles.

Poros Guide

The small Greek island of Poros is located in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf and is made up of two islands. Spharia is the southern island and Kalaureia is the northern and larger of the two islands. Spanning the narrow strait that separates the two islands is a bridge. The island is roughly 60 km to the south of Piraeus and is only 200 m from the Peloponnese on the Greek mainland. There are a few popular tourist attractions on the island including several chapels and churches located around the island with the most interesting being the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi and the Metropolitan Temple of Saint George. The 18th century Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is located around 4 km from Poros Town and sits in an area surrounded by pine and plane trees. The monastery is where visitors will find the graves of the famous Greek captains Tobazis, N. Apostolis and An. Miaoulis.

The island is connected to the port of Piraeus by ferry and catamaran with a crossing time of around 2 hours and 30 minutes by ferry, and 1 hour and 20 minutes by catamaran. The island is also connected to Galatas on the Greek mainland. Ferries tend to depart every 30 minutes and the trip takes 5 minutes.

Hydra Guide

Hydra is a Greek island that lies in the Saronic Gulf and is a popular destination for visiting Athenians for the weekend due to its proximity to the Greek capital. The island's main town, also called Hydra, is built on the slopes of a hill around the port and is an impressive site. Quite unique to Hydra is that all cars and other motor vehicles are prohibited throughout the island and therefore all journeys must be made on foot, by boat or by donkey. The island's beaches, which a very popular with visitors, are mainly small coves and have crystal clear waters and tend to be surrounded by green vegetation. Perhaps the best and prettiest beaches on the island are Agios Nikolaos, Bitsi, Vlichos and Kaminia.

ferry services using the island's port depart to Piraeus with a journey time of 1 hour by high speed ferry and 3 to 3 hours and 3 minutes by conventional ferry. Hydra is also connected to the other islands in the Saronic Gulf and also with Porto Cheli.