Transport times from Athens to Volos and Accommodation Tips in Athens

The Question:

Hi Stavros
I arrive at Athens airport at 20.50 on 10th September. I spend the following day in Athens seeing the sights. I travel to Volos on the 12th. I need decent, basic accomodation on the 10th and the 11th. The hotel near the airport is far too expensive. Could you help with transport times and accomodation?
kind regards
Vincent

The Answer:

Hi Vincent!
As far as the accommodation in Athens is concerned, then you can check out www.athenshotels.gr to find the most suitable place for you. as far as trasport times are concerned, due to the fact that bus or even train itineraries change frequently and according to demand, it is advisable to call the central stations first to confirm them. The central bus station for buses departing to Volos is the Liosion Bus station and the phone number is +30 210 8317153 and the train station to Volos is called Stathmos Larissis and the phone number is +30 210 5297777.

-Stavros

From Athens to Volos by Train

The Question:

Hi Stavros!
I have to get to Volos from Athens. I see from previous mails that it would entail a number of metro and bus changes from Athens airport to Liosion bus Terminal. Is there no train going to Volos?Also, if we need to stay overnight in an area nearby Liosion station (after arriving early evening into Athens, so that we can depart nice and early the next morning) what area would you recomend? Somewhere nice, good restaurants and nightlife but easy metro to Liosion?
Thanks for your help!

The Answer:

Hey there!
There is a train connection from Athens to Volos, but the trains departing to Volos are not very frequent. Trains de part from the "Stathmos Larissis" central train station which you can reach by using the metro and taking off at the station "Larissis" on the red line.
As far as the areas to stay near Liosion street are concerned, I would not recommend any near the bus station. They are quite dangerous and not that lovely to stay even just for one night. The next possible areas where you could stay are some metro stations away, so you would have to make a little journey again the nexti morning.
Hope this has helped!

-Stavros