Trains in Greece

Train types in Greece

The Greek railway company TRAINOSE operates services between some of the country's main cities including Athens and Thessaloniki. Find train times on the TRAINOSE website.

Domestic trains in Greece

Interrail Pass Holders can travel on all TRAINOSE trains. Interrailers only have to pay the InterCity (IC) train supplements and any additional fees.

InterCity

High quality and speed across Athens, Thessaloniki, Alexandroupolis and Dikea.
Reservations required (but free of charge).

Suburban railway

Connects major urban centres to the suburbs.
Available in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras.
Reservations not required.

Bicycles are allowed as check-in luggage on certain trains. Please check at the train stations in any fees apply.

Scenic train routes in Greece

The Pelion train

A steam train travels from Ano Lehonia to Milies, up the spectacular Mount Pelion.
The journey lasts 1.5 hours, including a 15-minute break.

The Rack Railway

A rack railroad from Diakofto to Kalavryta takes you through the gorgeous Vouraikos Gorge.
The journey lasts approximately 1 hour.

Reservations for trains in Greece

Domestic connections in Greece

Route	InterCity travel times
Athens to Larissa	4:02
Athens to Thessaloniki	5:23
Larissa to Thessaloniki	1:21

International train connections to and from Greece

Route	Which train?	Travel time	Reservations
Thessaloniki to Belgrade (Serbia)	Hellas Express night train	14:12 (overnight) You can find travel times on the Serbian Railways (ZS) website.	Required
Thessaloniki to Skopje (FYR Macedonia)	Hellas Express night train	4:24 You can find travel times on the Serbian Railways (ZS) website.	Required
Thessaloniki to Sofia (Bulgaria)	INT 360	6:50	Required

International ferry routes from Greece to Italy

Interrail Pass Holders with a Pass valid in both Greece and Italy get FREE and discounted ferry travel to Italy on the following routes:

Grimaldi Lines

Igoumenitsa/Patras – Brindisi

Minoan Lines

Patras/Igoumenitsa to Ancona/Ravenna/Trieste

Superfast Ferries

Patras/Igoumenitsa to Ancona/Bari/Venice
Corfu - Bari (summer only)

Greece rail passes

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We offer several options for you to see Greece by trains and ferries.

Interrail Pass options for Greece

Interrail Greek Islands Pass

Explore the Greek Islands by ferry.
Travel between Italy and Greece by ferry.
Prices from € 155

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Interrail Greece Pass

Travel in Greece by train.
Discounts for youths, seniors and families.
Prices from € 80

View Greece Passes

Interrail Global Pass

Have the freedom to travel in Greece and up to 32 other Interrail countries by rail.
Youth, senior and family discounts available.
Prices from € 185

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Train stations in Greece

Greek main train stations

Athens
Thessaloniki
Patras
Larissa

The main train stations in Greece have a number of features:

Passenger information services
Free WiFi access for 30 minutes
Lockers
- Athens: 06:00 to 00:00
- Thessaloniki: 24 hours
- Patras: 05:30 to 21:30

Pass benefits for Greece

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FREE and discounted boat travel between Greece and Italy

Grimaldi Lines
Minoan Lines
Superfast ferries

Discounted ferry travel between the Greek Islands

Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines
Superfast Ferries

See all Pass benefits for Greece

Spelling of cities in Greece

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The spelling of Greek towns might differ to what you're used to. Here is the local spelling of popular places in Greece:

Athina = Athens
Iráklio = Heraklion
Kérkyra = Corfu
Pátra = Patras
Pireás = Piraeus

Go the last mile

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Trains in Greece

Train types in Greece

Domestic trains in Greece

Scenic train routes in Greece

Reservations for trains in Greece

Which trains in Greece require reservations?

How can I make reservations for trains in Greece?

Domestic connections in Greece

International train connections to and from Greece

International ferry routes from Greece to Italy

Greece rail passes

Interrail Pass options for Greece

Train stations in Greece

Greek main train stations

Pass benefits for Greece

FREE and discounted boat travel between Greece and Italy

Discounted ferry travel between the Greek Islands

Spelling of cities in Greece

Go the last mile

Related Pages

Trains in Greece

Train types in Greece

Domestic trains in Greece

Scenic train routes in Greece

Reservations for trains in Greece

Which trains in Greece require reservations?

How can I make reservations for trains in Greece?

Domestic connections in Greece

International train connections to and from Greece

International ferry routes from Greece to Italy

Greece rail passes

Interrail Pass options for Greece

Train stations in Greece

Greek main train stations

Pass benefits for Greece

FREE and discounted boat travel between Greece and Italy

Discounted ferry travel between the Greek Islands

Spelling of cities in Greece

Go the last mile

Related Pages

Greece

Greek Islands Itineraries

Ferries

Bulgaria

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