Thessaloniki Volos by train

The Question:

Hello again Stavros..... How much does it cost by train to Volos from Thessaloniki and how close to airport is the station and how easy is the trip.

Best regards
Chris

The Answer:

Hi Chris!
By train it is cheaper, but you change trains. The first part Thessaloniki-Larissa is being operated by Proastiakos type of new trains and the second Larissa-Volos by the OSE traditional old line. The total cost is 12,10 one way and 19,40 round trip. You can call 1110, the automated call centre of OSE trains, to find out the timetable. There are many routes for example at 09:45, 12:42, 14:10, 16.00. You will arrive in Larissa 90 minutes later and you will leave again in about 30-40 minutes. The second part of your trip lasts 50 minutes.
The train station is located in the centre of Thessaloniki, not close to the airport. But there are always busses and taxis.

Regards,

-Stavros

Travel times and cost for Thessaloniki - Volos (Pelion)

The Question:

Dear Stavros
We are planning a holiday in Milina Pelion 26 May-5 June. As there are no more Volos flights from London UK we must choose between flying to Skiathos or Thessaloniki. Could you please advise us about travel times & prices from Thessaloniki airport by bus &/or train.I know that from Skiathos we can take a bus to the port & a taxi-boat to Platanias -probably easier but the flight to Skiathos is more expensive! Having all this information will help us decide.
Many thanks!

The Answer:

Hello there,

The part about Skiathos connection with Volos-Platanias is correct.
From what I have searched of Thessaloniki - Volos by KTEL bus lasts 2,5 hours and the ticket costs 16.60 Euros. The timetable for the time being is as per below:
07.00 , 09.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.15, 17.00, 21.15, 23.00 h.
I advice you to cross - check it a few days before arrival for potential small changes (tel. 0030 2310 595408). From Volos there are frequent local busses towards Pelion area, so you won't have problems.

By train it is cheaper but you change trains at Larissa. The price is 7 E and the routes depart from Thessaloniki to Volos through Larissa at 12.42, 16.33 and 23.00. The trip lasts 3 hours and from Volos you get again the local busses. For OSE trains telephone centre just dial 1110.

Hope I helped you decide. Enjoy the beauty of Pelion!!!

-Stavros