5h 12m, Direct
06:58
AthensStation
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ThessalonikiStation
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06:58
Last train
17:58
Travel duration
5h 12m
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3
Departure station
Athens
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direct
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Thessaloniki
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from $43
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5h 12m
Longest trip
5h 12m
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Main Hellenic Train routes in Greece
Hellenic Train's best-known intercity route links Athens Railway Station with Thessaloniki, connecting Greece's two largest cities through stations such as Larissa and Lianokladi. Other useful routes include Athens to Kalambaka for connections toward the Meteora area, Larissa to Volos in Thessaly, and Thessaloniki to Florina in northern Greece. In the Athens area, Hellenic Train also operates Proastiakos services linking Piraeus, Athens, Athens Airport, Kiato, and Chalkida. Route availability and train type can vary by date, so check the selected departure before booking.
Travel from Athens to Thessaloniki by InterCity train and visit the White Tower, the Archaeological Museum, and the waterfront promenade
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
5h 12m
Thessaloniki
Greece
Travel from Athens to Larissa by train and reach the edge of the Thessalian plain to visit the Ancient Theatre of Larissa or the Alcazar Park.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
3h 39m
Larissa
Greece
Travel from Athens to Paleofarsalos by regional or intercity trains and access the agricultural plains of Thessaly and nearby attractions like Meteora.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
3h 2m
Paleofarsalos
Greece
Travel from Thessaloniki to Larissa by train and visit the Ancient Theatre of Larissa or explore the lush parks along the Pinios River.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Thessaloniki
Greece
1h 28m
Larissa
Greece
Travel from Athens to Lianokladi by intercity train and reach the gateway for Thermopylae and central Greece rail connections
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
2h 11m
Lianokladi
Greece
Travel from Athens to Platy by intercity train and access nearby Vergina and the archaeological sites around Veria and the Royal Tombs
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
4h 45m
Platy
Greece
Travel from Athens to Thiva by regional train and visit the ancient site of Thebes or explore the Kadmeia archaeological area near the city center
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
1h 9m
Thiva
Greece
Travel from Thessaloniki to Paleofarsalos by regional train and access nearby Meteora connections or local sites in Trikala and Larissa
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Thessaloniki
Greece
2h 6m
Paleofarsalos
Greece
Travel from Athens to Oinoi by regional or suburban train and explore local sites near Oinoi or use the connection for onward travel into central Greece
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
51m
Oinoi
Greece
Travel from Athens to Tithorea by regional or intercity train and visit the nearby Delphi area or the foothills of Mount Parnassus for hiking and historical sites
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Athens
Greece
1h 44m
Tithorea
Greece
Travel from Thessaloniki to Oinoi by intercity train and access historic Vergina sites near Thessaloniki or visit Oinoi as a gateway to central Greece and Attica
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Thessaloniki
Greece
4h 17m
Oinoi
Greece
Travel from Thiva to Larissa by train to explore the ancient history of Thebes or use Larissa as a gateway to the Meteora rock formations.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Thiva
Greece
2h 29m
Larissa
Greece
Travel from Thessaloniki to Lianokladi by intercity train and access the nearby mountainous Central Greece region, with stops serving local towns and connections toward Athens.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Thessaloniki
Greece
2h 56m
Lianokladi
Greece
Travel from Thiva to Thessaloniki by train and access Roman and Byzantine sites in Thessaloniki, including the White Tower and Rotunda
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Thiva
Greece
4h 2m
Thessaloniki
Greece
Travel from Lianokladi to Platy by intercity or regional train and access nearby attractions such as the Tempe Valley and the archaeological sites around Pieria.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Lianokladi
Greece
2h 32m
Platy
Greece
Hellenic Train Tickets and Rail Network in Greece
Hellenic Train is the main passenger rail operator in Greece, serving intercity, regional, and suburban routes. Its services include InterCity trains on the Athens to Thessaloniki corridor, regional trains around Larissa, Volos, Kalambaka, and Florina, and Proastiakos suburban services in the Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras areas. Key stations include Athens Railway Station, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Piraeus, Kiato, and Athens Airport. Travelers can use Rail Monsters to search selected Hellenic Train departures, compare schedules, and book train tickets online for domestic rail travel in Greece.
Types of Trains Operated by Hellenic Train
Hellenic Train operates several passenger train types in Greece. Below are the main Hellenic Train-operated trains:
Hellenic Train network
The Hellenic Train network covers the main passenger rail corridors of Greece, using infrastructure managed separately by the national rail infrastructure authority. The core long-distance line runs from Athens to Thessaloniki via central Greece, with important stations including Athens Railway Station, Larissa, Lianokladi, and Thessaloniki. Regional services operate in areas such as Thessaly, Macedonia, and Western Greece, while Proastiakos suburban trains serve Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras areas. In the Athens region, Hellenic Train links Piraeus, central Athens, Athens Airport, Kiato, and Chalkida on selected suburban routes.
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Popular Hellenic Train ticket options
Many travelers choose Hellenic Train for the Athens to Thessaloniki InterCity route, one of the main rail links in Greece. Other practical options include Athens to Kalambaka, Larissa to Volos, and Thessaloniki to Florina, depending on current timetables. Around Athens, Proastiakos trains connect Piraeus, Athens Railway Station, Athens Airport, Kiato, and Chalkida. Rail Monsters can be used to check selected Hellenic Train schedules and book available train tickets online.
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