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How to get from Athens to Ydra by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Ydra ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Ydra is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Ydra can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Ydra ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Ydra ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Ydra simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Ydra Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of Arrival
Ydra
Greece
Distance
46 mi
Ferry Companies
Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Alpha Lines
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
1 hours 30 min
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Ferry Athens Ydra: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Ydra, you'll find tickets range from £31 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £35 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Ydra route is £32. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Ydra is 1 hours 42 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours to reach Ydra, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ydra in 1 hours 20 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 08:30. The last boat to Ydra leaves the port of Athens at 16:15.

Average price of a Athens to Ydra ferry crossing
£32
Price range of ferries Athens Ydra (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£31 - £35
Average crossing time Athens Ydra
1 hours 42 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ydra
08:30
Time last ferry leaves for Ydra
16:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Ydra
10:05
Arrival time of last ferry to Ydra
17:35

Why travel by ferry from Athens to Ydra?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Ydra ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ydra. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Ydra is an ideal way to travel.

So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
One piece of luggage is free, all the others have to be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transport, which very often leads to a significant increase in the bill. On the Athens Ydra ferry, you can take as much luggage as you like, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are travelling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will need to carry your luggage with you until you arrive in Ydra. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although booking a cabin on the Athens to Ydra crossing is optional, it is a comfort that should be enjoyed. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
Travelling by ferry is simply the ideal way to travel between Athens and Ydra when you are with your family and especially with children. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Athens, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will remember the Athens to Ydra ferry trip for a long time.

Which companies operate between Athens and Ydra?

If you want to travel between Athens and Ydra by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Hellenic Seaways Athens Ydra
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Ydra fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Athens and Ydra. Hellenic Seaways operates 5 crossings a day to Ydra from Athens and the journey time is 1 hours 30 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
1 hours 30 min
5 crossings a day
Anes Ferries Athens Ydra
Anes Ferries
Anes Ferries is a ferry company based in Venice, Italy. It offers ferry crossings to several destinations in Italy, Croatia and Albania. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Ydra fares and book a Anes Ferries ticket between Athens and Ydra. Anes Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Ydra from Athens and the journey time is 3 hours 10 min. More information about Anes Ferries
3 hours 10 min
7 crossings a week
Alpha Lines Athens Ydra
Alpha Lines
Alpha Lines operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Athens and Ydra. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Ydra fares and book a Alpha Lines ticket between Athens and Ydra. More information about Alpha Lines

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Ydra?

Port of departure in Athens

Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines ferries depart for Ydra from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E6
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Port of arrival in Ydra

Alpha Lines, Anes Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Ydra from the following ports:

Port of Ydra
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Ydra, it will take you at least 1 hours 30 min to cover the 46 mi between Athens and Ydra.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Ydra in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries and Alpha Lines). There are currently 6 crossings a day between Athens and Ydra.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Athens and Ydra: Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries and Alpha Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Alpha Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Alpha Lines on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Athens Ydra ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Athens and Ydra, you will travel 46 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Ydra, you can find prices ranging from £31 for the lowest, to £35 for the highest. The average price we observed was £32.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 08:30 for Ydra.

The last ferry to Ydra usually departs from Athens at 16:15.

Experience a Athens to Ydra ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens to Ydra sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Ydra, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries and Alpha Lines. You will also find practical information about Athens and Ydra.

Departure from Athens by ferry

Before your Athens Ydra ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Presentation at the port of Athens / You should arrive in the port of Athens well in advance. Please check this with your Alpha Lines, Anes Ferries or Hellenic Seaways company. After this time, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Athens Ydra crossing / At the Athens ferry terminal, look for the Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Ydra / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. In your vehicle, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

On board the ship between Athens and Ydra

On board the Alpha Lines, Anes Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

The ferry is approaching Ydra, disembarkation imminent!

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Ydra:

  • Ydra Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Ydra from the outside deck.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Ydra Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Ydra is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. It's even faster as a pedestrian. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Ydra. At last, your holiday in Ydra has begun!

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