Hydra to Ermioni Ferry Tickets
On the Hydra to Ermioni ferry, boats leave the island’s harbour and tie up on the coast of the Argolis, with one ferry company (Blue Star Ferries). The route has one departure a day. The crossing from the Saronic Gulf to the Peloponnese takes from 25 min, so it fits easily into your plans for the day.
You start on an island and finish at a mainland port. That changes how you plan the trip. In Ermioni the road leads on to the rest of the Peloponnese or back to Athens, while in Hydra you leave behind a harbour with plenty of connections around the Saronic Gulf. For every option to and from the island, see the ferry tickets for Hydra.
Hydra to Ermioni ferry timetable
Ferries from Hydra to Ermioni come to 6 sailings per week. They all leave from Hydra harbour and arrive in Ermioni, so you never need to change boats.
About the Hydra to Ermioni route
On this trip you cross from the Attica region, which Hydra belongs to administratively, to Ermioni in the Argolis. It looks like a short hop on the map. Yet you are changing region.
Pets are allowed on the route from Hydra to Ermioni. The company sets the conditions, such as where the animal stays during the crossing and what you need to bring with you, so read them before you buy a ticket for your four legged travel companion.The Hydra to Ermioni ferry route is operated by one company, with one departure per day and a journey time from 25 min.
| Route | Hydra - Ermioni |
|---|---|
| Ferry companies | Blue Star Ferries |
| Vessels | Aero 4 Highspeed, Aero 5 Highspeed, Aero Highspeed |
| Journey time | 25 min |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| First and last departure | 19:50 |
| Indicative fare | from €13.50 |
| Vehicles | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| E-ticket | Yes |
To find information about the route you want, search with the bookferry.gr form at the top of the page.
Which ferry companies and boats sail from Hydra to Ermioni?
The route from Hydra to Ermioni is served by Blue Star Ferries. The boats that call at Hydra to take you across are Aero 4 Highspeed, Aero 5 Highspeed and Aero Highspeed.
The company sells tickets for these departures on its own terms for luggage, changes and cancellations. It also runs departures elsewhere in the Aegean. Those other connections are useful if Ermioni is just one stop on a longer journey.
Before you set off, keep the name of the boat from your booking. Many vessels call at Hydra harbour during the day, and the name helps you find the right boarding point quickly.
Fast ferry or conventional ferry to Ermioni?
From Hydra to Ermioni the boats take a similar time. The gap between the quickest and the slowest sailing is small.
So speed is not what decides it. What matters is the time that suits you, the seats available and what you plan to do once you step ashore in Ermioni. If you intend to carry on by road to Athens or Nafplio, choose the sailing that leaves you enough time for your onward connection on land.
Ferry prices, tickets and availability from Hydra to Ermioni
For sailings and fares from Hydra to Ermioni, start with the bookferry.gr booking form. Tickets start from €13.50 per passenger. The final fare for the day appears as soon as you choose a date and the number of passengers.
Several things shape what you pay. The company sets the fare list. The passenger category (adult, child, or someone entitled to a discount) changes the cost per person, while the season affects seat availability, especially when Hydra has lots of visitors heading for the Peloponnese at the same time. If you are travelling as a family or a group, booking everyone together makes sure you end up on the same boat.
Ferry tickets for most ports in Greece can be booked in the same place, so you can sort out the next leg of your journey too.
Discounts
Reduced fares apply to the passenger categories set out in the company’s regulations. Check the company’s terms to see whether you qualify for a discount and which document you will be asked for at the ticket check in Hydra.
Online ferry tickets and electronic tickets
On bookferry.gr you choose Hydra as your departure port and Ermioni as your destination, set the date and passengers, and pay online. The confirmation arrives by email.
An electronic ticket is issued for this route. How you show it at boarding depends on the company’s terms, so read them before you reach the quay.
Car and motorbike fares from Hydra to Ermioni
Space for a vehicle and its cost show up in the booking form once you enter the date and vehicle type.
If you arrive in Ermioni on foot and want to continue on land, the KTEL coach is an option. You will find the details under Ermioni port further down.
Departure times and frequency from Hydra to Ermioni
The route from Hydra to Ermioni has one departure a day. The first departure from the island is at 19:50 and the last at 19:50.
Plan your day around these times. A morning in Hydra town, lunch near the harbour, then the sailing across to the mainland at whatever time fits your plans in the Argolis. If you are staying the night in Ermioni, let your accommodation know when the boat gets in.
Sailings today and on a given day
For today’s sailings from Hydra, or for a specific day, use the bookferry.gr search form. It shows the seats available and the fare for the date you want.
Journey time and stops from Hydra to Ermioni
The trip from Hydra to Ermioni takes from 25 min to 25 min. The time depends on the boat and on any stops along the way.
Not long at sea. Still, leave some slack in your plans, because boarding in Hydra and getting off in Ermioni add minutes that the sailing time does not show. If you have a coach or a meeting booked in Ermioni, allow for a possible delay to the boat as well.
Weather, Beaufort scale and sailing bans
The decision to ban sailings rests with the Greek Coast Guard. When the wind in the area picks up on the Beaufort scale and the port authority judges that the crossing is unsafe, boats from Hydra to Ermioni stay in port until the ban is lifted.
Sailing ban notices are posted in the news section of hcg.gr. Since you are leaving from Hydra, the most direct update on your own departure comes from the Hydra Port Authority, whose phone number is given below. To change or refund your ticket, contact the company.
If your sailing is cancelled or badly delayed, your rights as a passenger are set by Regulation (EU) 1177/2010. Do not rely on guesses about whether the boat will leave. Wait for the official announcement.
Getting to Hydra port and Ermioni port, with phone numbers
Hydra port (departure)
The Hydra Port Authority is based on the island, postcode 18040. Telephone. 22980 52279. Email. [email protected]. Contact it about sailing safety or for updates on windy days.
Ermioni port (arrival)
In Ermioni the Ermioni Port Office is in charge, located in Ermioni, Argolis, postcode 210 51. Telephone. 27540 31243.
From Ermioni you mostly continue by road. According to the Greek National Tourism Organisation, KTEL intercity coaches link Ermioni with Athens in about two and a half to three hours, while the trip from Nafplio takes about an hour and a half. Check coach times directly with KTEL before you book the boat, so your arrival from Hydra lines up with your next connection.
Exploring nearby islands and island hopping from Hydra
Hydra is the island end of this route, and its harbour has direct connections to several places. You can combine Ermioni with other stops before or after.
Poros, Spetses and Piraeus each have their own pages from Hydra, with departure times and fares. For Porto Heli and Metochi, search directly in the booking form with Hydra as your departure port and the date you want.
- Poros. The neighbouring stop in the Saronic Gulf, with a page for Hydra to Poros ferries.
- Spetses. Further south, towards the mouth of the Argolic Gulf, with Hydra to Spetses ferries.
- Piraeus. To return to Athens by sea, see Hydra to Piraeus ferries.
- Porto Heli. Another port in the Argolis with a direct link from Hydra.
- Metochi. On the Peloponnese coast opposite.
Here is one way to combine them. Piraeus to Hydra, a few days on the island, then on to Ermioni, from where you head back by road. You can see all the island’s connections on the interactive ferry connections map.
Return ferries from Ermioni to Hydra
To get back to the island, the small ferry from Ermioni to Hydra has μία αναχώρηση a day, with the first departure from Ermioni at 06:55. If you are wondering how to reach Hydra from Ermioni or want a return ticket, see the Ermioni to Hydra ferries.
Get ready for your trip from Hydra to Ermioni
- Book early. Boats leaving Hydra fill up quickly in peak periods, especially when many of the island’s visitors are heading back to the Peloponnese.
- Check the weather on the morning you leave. A call to the Hydra Port Authority or a look at the Coast Guard notices will do.
- Get to the quay in Hydra in good time. The company sets how early you need to arrive before departure in its terms.
- Have your ticket ready. On your phone or printed, as the company requires, together with your proof of entitlement if you are travelling on a reduced fare.
- Arrange your onward travel from Ermioni. A KTEL coach, a hire car or someone to pick you up, all sorted before you leave the island.
- Note down the phone numbers. The Ermioni Port Office for your arrival, and the company for any changes to your booking.
Frequently asked questions about the Hydra to Ermioni route
How long is the ferry from Hydra to Ermioni?
The crossing takes from 25 min and up to 25 min, depending on which boat you catch. Add boarding in Hydra and getting off in Ermioni to your total time, especially if you have a coach or transfer arranged straight after you arrive.
Is there a fast ferry from Hydra to Ermioni?
The boats on this route, Aero 4 Highspeed, Aero 5 Highspeed and Aero Highspeed, take a similar time. You will not really save any minutes by choosing a different boat, so go for the departure time that suits the rest of your trip in the Argolis and book your seat early.
Which companies run the Hydra to Ermioni route?
Departures are run by one ferry company, namely Blue Star Ferries. You will find the rules on luggage, pets and booking changes in the company’s regulations, and you can book your ticket online through the bookferry.gr form.
What time is the first ferry from Hydra to Ermioni?
The first boat casts off from Hydra harbour at 19:50. Times change from season to season, so before you plan your day, confirm the departure for your date through the bookferry.gr search, which also shows the free seats.
What is the phone number of the Hydra Port Authority?
The Hydra Port Authority answers on 22980 52279 and takes email at [email protected]. Call it if a strong wind is blowing and you want to know whether a sailing ban is in force. For your arrival, the Ermioni Port Office can be reached on 27540 31243.
What happens if a sailing ban is issued?
The boats stay in Hydra harbour until the port authority lifts the ban. Contact the company for a new date or a refund, while compensation is covered by the European regulation on the rights of passengers travelling by sea.