The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Idra
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Idra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Idra will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £26.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Athens for Idra every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 11 Dec the direct ferries cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Live departures
Athens to Idra ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Idra ferries for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 Athens | 1h10 | 12:40 Idra | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Athens | 1h15 | 15:15 Idra | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
![]() | 05:20 Athens | 1h25 | 06:45 Idra | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:10 Athens | 1h20 | 07:30 Idra | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 Athens | 1h10 | 07:40 Idra | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Idra
Ferries from Athens to Idra run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 8 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:20, the last at 21:30. The fastest ferry covers the 41 nautical miles (76 km) distance in 1h 10m. There are 37 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Idra are available to foot passengers.




Distance 41 nautical miles (76 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Ferries per day 8 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 37 |
Fastest ferry 1h 10m |
First ferry 07:20 |
Last ferry 21:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries , Hellenic Seaways from Athens to IdraYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Idra with Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries , Hellenic Seaways for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Magic Sea Ferries
Alpha Lines
Hellenic Seaways
FAQs: Athens to Idra ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Idra by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Idra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Idra
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- Ostria Restaurant (0.2km)
- Psaropoula (0.3km)
- Omilos (0.5km)
- Main companies are Hydra Taxi and Hydra Transport.
- Free
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