Transportation
2013 Water Taxi Rates
Water taxi rates are per trip and not per person, so if you’ve got a large enough group, they can be an economical way of getting around or taking excursions to the mainland or other islands.
Donkeys ◊ Hydra Harbor
Because people on Hydra get around mostly on foot, they often hire muleteers to transport larger items, baggage, and heavy shopping up the mountain to their homes. There are donkey men who specialize in giving tourists rides, and they often … Continue reading
Metoxi Water Bus Services
Hydra Lines (Freedom I and II) runs a daily scheduled water bus service to and from Metoxi for €6.50 per passenger. The schedule provided below is for 2013. For the most up-to-date schedules to and from Metoxi, please visit the … Continue reading
Athens Airport to Pireaus
The nearest airport to Hydra is the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (airport code ATH). Most people flying to Greece and traveling directly to Hydra either take a taxi or catch the X96 bus to Piraeus, where they can take … Continue reading
Hydra by Car or Taxi
Taxis are available at the taxi rank outside the arrivals area at the Athens airport. It is also possible to book a taxi through a private service. Athens Airport Taxi offers an online booking service as well. Fares from the … Continue reading
Water Taxis ◊ Hydra Harbor
Those who wish to travel between Hydra’s villages without walking can hire a water taxi. The water taxi rank is located in Hydra Harbor in front of the Alpha Bank and Gonia Cafe. You’ll probably see lots of donkeys standing … Continue reading
By Bus to Kranidi or Ermioni
The KTEL bus service runs from the Athens station to either Kranidi (from which you can take a bus to Ermioni and catch a dolphin or take a taxi to Metoxi and catch the Freedom) or directly to Ermioni. The … Continue reading
Hydra by Flying Dophin or Cat (Hydrofoil)
After you arrive at Piraeus either by bus or taxi, you will catch a flying dolphin or cat to Hydra. Boats depart several times daily and the trip takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. One company provides service to Hydra: … Continue reading
