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How to get from Ydra to Athens by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ydra to Athens can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ydra to Athens 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 Ydra Athens 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 Ydra to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ydra to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ydra
Greece
Port of Arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
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 Ydra Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ydra to Athens, 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 Ydra to Athens route is £32. The average ferry crossing time from Ydra to Athens is 1 hours 41 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 1 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ydra at 07:20. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Ydra at 19:15.

Average price of a Ydra to Athens ferry crossing
£32
Price range of ferries Ydra Athens (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£31 - £35
Average crossing time Ydra Athens
1 hours 41 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
07:20
Time last ferry leaves for Athens
19:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Athens
09:20
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
21:00

Why travel by ferry from Ydra to Athens?

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

So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With other modes of transport, we are often limited to 1 piece of luggage, and each additional piece of luggage is charged. On the Ydra Athens ferry, you can take as much luggage as you like, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Athens. 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 it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Ydra to Athens by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. 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.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Ydra Athens crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.

Which companies operate between Ydra and Athens?

If you want to travel between Ydra and Athens 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 Ydra Athens
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 Ydra-Athens fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Ydra and Athens. Hellenic Seaways operates 5 crossings a day to Athens from Ydra and the journey time is 1 hours 30 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
1 hours 30 min
5 crossings a day
Anes Ferries Ydra Athens
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 Ydra-Athens fares and book a Anes Ferries ticket between Ydra and Athens. Anes Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Athens from Ydra and the journey time is 3 hours 10 min. More information about Anes Ferries
3 hours 10 min
7 crossings a week
Alpha Lines Ydra Athens
Alpha Lines
Alpha Lines operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Ydra and Athens. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ydra-Athens fares and book a Alpha Lines ticket between Ydra and Athens. More information about Alpha Lines

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

Port of departure in Ydra

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

Port of Ydra
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Port of arrival in Athens

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

Athens Piraeus E6
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

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

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Ydra and Athens: 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 Ydra Athens 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 Ydra and Athens, you will travel 46 mi.

To go by boat from Ydra to Athens, 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 Ydra at 07:20 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Ydra at 19:15.

Experience a Ydra to Athens ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Ydra to Athens sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Ydra Athens cruise on board Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Ydra to disembarkation in Athens. You will also find practical information about Ydra and Athens.

Boarding in Ydra

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

  • Presentation at the port of Ydra / You should arrive in the port of Ydra well in advance. Please check this with your Alpha Lines, Anes Ferries or Hellenic Seaways company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Ydra Athens crossing / In Ydra, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Alpha Lines, Anes Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ticket offices at the Ydra ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Athens / From the Ydra ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Ydra and Athens

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries or Alpha Lines ship as they wish. 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.

Ferry arrival in Athens

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

  • The ferry enters Athens Harbour / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Athens from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Athens / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Athens. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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