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Trains in
Greece

ravelling by trains can be

convenient. Fares of
trains in Greece are also
less expensive than bus tickets and gives you the opportunity to see mainland Greece
through another perspective.

The main train station in Athens is Larissis Station, while in

Thessaloniki the station is located on Monastiriou Avenue,
about 15 min drive from Aristotle Square.

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The Greek railway system

is operated by OSE,
the Greek train organization.

The Greek rail network covers 2,449 km

(1520 mi), connecting big cities and
small towns, in Greece
The main railway routes in Greece are:
Athens-Thessaloniki,
Athens-Patra
(by Proastiakos train till Kiato),
Athens/Thessaloniki-Alexandroupoli
(Dikaia),
Athens/Thessaloniki-Florina and
Athens/Thessaloniki-Kalambaka.
Over the last years,
there is a great effort to renovate
the railway system and
make the Greek rail system faster.
Note that the route
Athens-Thessaloniki,
is also served by the Intercity Train
that covers the route in 4 hours,
while the normal train needs
about 6 hours.
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THEMATIC TRAINS
A few rail lines have been preserved by OSE as
they had been designed originaly for touristic and
cultural reasons.
The thematic trains and lines in Greece are:

Train from Diakofto to

Kalavryta

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The train from Diakofto to Kalavryta is a tourist attraction that passes by the
Vouraikos Gorge and the village of Zachlorou.
The ride to Kalavryta lasts one hour and it operates all year round, on weekends
and national holidays.

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Steam
Train
of Pelion
The steam train of Pelion
begins at
Ano Lehonia,
makes a stop in
Ano Gatzea and
arrives in Milies.
Throughout the ride,
pasengers have the
oportunity to see places
of wild natural beauty.
The ride lasts
90 minutes and
takes place in
summer on
weekends.

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Trains from Katakolo

to Ancient Olympia
The ride from
Katakolo to
Ancient Olympia
lasts 45 min and
serves the thousands of
international tourists
that arrive to Katakolon
by cruise ship.
Train schedules vary
depending on the month
and the traffic.

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