Railway Network

Greece 's railway network is approximately 2,500 km long, covering a large part of the mainland and linking the country with central Europe and Turkey . Transport of passengers, luggage and driver-accompanied vehicles is ensured by regular daily service. Timetables are determined on a yearly basis. Greek railroads meet high technical standards , comprising trains of the Intercity type (express or regular) and regular trains (high-speed rail). When travelling by rail, it is worth observing the architecture of old stations along the route , most of which were built in the late 19 th century and constitute unique symbols of early industrial architecture.

* For more information on itineraries, fares and special services provided by the Hellenic Railways Organisation ( O.S.E.) contact:

• Hellenic Railways Organisation ( http://www.ose.gr )
• Recorded information on train departures (Athens-Thessaloniki): Tel. 1440
• OSE Main Information Centre : 13, Karolou Str. Athens. Tel: 210 5297777
• Thessaloniki: Railway Station, Tel. 2310 517517, -8
• Travel Agency No 4 - 18, Aristotelous Str., Tel. 2310 598120
• Patras: Railway Station, Tel.2610 639108, -9
• Larissa: Railway Station, Tel. 2410 236250
• Travel Agency No 3 - 37, Papakyriazi Str. Tel. 2410 590239
• Volos: Railway Station, Tel. 24210 24056
• Travel Agency No 8 - 17, Iasonos Str. Tel. 24210 28555 Telephone bookings for passengers from Attica and Thessaloniki : Tel. 1110.
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- Special information and assistance for people with disabilities: Tel. 2105298838 (for Athens ) and 2410 590263 (for Larissa). At the Athens and Larissa stations, there are competent O.S.E. employees ready to assist people with disabilities in their travel.

- Information on international coach itineraries: Tel. 210 5298739-40 , 210 5135768-9 .

* O.S.E. Tourist Routes: The Greek railway network passes through many landscapes of rare natural beauty. Indeed, most of them constitute an exclusive privilege of O.S.E. passengers, as only trains pass through them . Aside from the regular O.S.E. itineraries, there are special routes served by excursion trains (conventional or steam-powered museum trains upon request), thus allowing travellers to take a tour through Greece 's magnificent inland areas.

These scenic routes are stated below:

• Diakofto-Kalavryta (the Peloponnese)
  
• Pilio (Thessaly)
  
• Nestos (Eastern Macedonia)