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How to get from Aegina to Hydra
There is no reliable year-round direct boat between Aegina and Hydra. Most travellers either go back to Piraeus and take a high-speed boat to Hydra (about 3–4 h in total with the connection), or hop south via Poros, which has ferries from Aegina and fast boats on to Hydra. In summer, check for occasional direct sailings.
Best option: Ferry. Hydra has no cars and no airport, so a boat is the only way in; routing via Poros or Piraeus is the dependable choice.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ferry Aegina to Poros by conventional ferry (the Piraeus–Aegina–Methana–Poros line), then a high-speed boat from Poros to Hydra | about 1 h 15 to Poros, then about 30 min to Hydra, plus waiting time | a few ferries a day to Poros; a few fast boats a day Poros–Hydra, more in summer | about €10–15 for the ferry plus about €15–20 for the fast boat | Connections are not timed to each other; check current timetables for both legs before you go. |
| ferry Back to Piraeus from Aegina, then a high-speed boat (Hellenic Seaways and other operators) from Piraeus to Hydra | about 40 min–1 h 15 to Piraeus, then about 1 h 30–2 h to Hydra | many boats a day Aegina–Piraeus; several a day Piraeus–Hydra in summer, fewer in winter | about €10–20 plus about €30–40 | Longer, but the most frequent combination. Fast boats to Hydra sell out on summer weekends. |
| ferry Occasional direct sailing or private boat hire | about 1 h 30 by fast private boat | irregular, mostly summer | private hire is expensive, often several hundred euros | Ask at Aegina port; do not count on a scheduled direct link. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Hydra has no cars or scooters: arrive with luggage you can carry or hire a porter/donkey at the port.
- Buy fast-boat tickets to Hydra a day or two ahead in July and August.
- Strong winds (meltemi) can cancel high-speed sailings; conventional ferries are more robust.
- If you only want a taste of all three islands, organised one-day cruises from Piraeus stop at Aegina, Poros and Hydra.
Common questions
Is there a direct ferry from Aegina to Hydra?
Not on a dependable year-round basis. The scheduled lines serve both islands from Piraeus but generally do not link Aegina directly with Hydra. In summer an occasional direct sailing may appear, so check current timetables, but plan on changing at Poros or Piraeus. A private boat transfer is the only guaranteed direct option and it is expensive.
What is the quickest way?
Usually the route via Poros: a conventional ferry from Aegina to Poros takes about 1 h 15, then a high-speed boat to Hydra about 30 minutes. With waiting time it is often 2 h 30–3 h. Going back to Piraeus and out again is longer but has more departures, which can make it faster on days when the Poros connection does not line up.
Can I take a car to Hydra?
No. Hydra does not allow private cars or motorbikes, and boats to Hydra carry foot passengers only. If you have a car on Aegina, you would need to leave it on the mainland or on Poros/Galatas and continue on foot. On the island you walk, take a water taxi, or use the porters and mules that carry luggage from the port.
Do I need to book ahead?
For conventional ferries you can usually buy at the port. High-speed boats to Hydra are smaller and fill up on summer weekends and around Greek holidays, so book online a day or more ahead in July and August. In winter there are fewer sailings rather than fewer seats, so the risk is cancelled or reduced services; check current timetables.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.