Railway network of Greece is approximately 2,500 km long covering a large pert of the mainland and linking the country with central Europe and Turkey. Timetables are determined on a yearly basis. Greek railroads comprise trains of the Intercity type (express or regular) and regular trains (high speed rail).

Tourist Routes

There are landscapes, through which only train passes. Aside from the regular itineraries, there are special routes served by excursion trains (conventional or steam-powered museum trains upon request).

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

• Hellenic Railways Organization (http://www.ose.gr/)
• OSE Main Information Centre: 13, Karolou Str. Athens. Tel:210 5297777
• Recorded information on train departures (Athens-Thessaloniki): Tel: 1440
• Thessaloniki, Railway Station, Tel: 2310 517517,-8
• Telephone bookings for passengers from Attica Tel: 210 5297313 and Thessaloniki Tel: 2310 599143
• Patras, Railway Station, Tel: 2610 639108,-9
• Larissa, Railway Station, Tel: 2410 236250
• Volos, Railway Station, Tel: 24210 24056