travel from Corfu to Volos

The Question:

Kalimera Stavros
Is it possible to travel from Corfu to Volos by bus in May - how long would this take and is it the cheapest option?
EfharistoDerek


The Answer:

Kalimera Derek,

From Corfu there is a bus going to Larissa, which is close to Volos. Volos is being connected with Larissa with local buses and train every 30-45 minutes. The bus Corfu-Larissa departs at 8 am every Tuesday and Friday and you will reach Larissa at 16.00. Ticket costs 41 E and in this price the ferry boat ticket is included. Larissa-Volos route is quite cheap (around 6 euros by KTEL bus and 2,5 by OSE train) and the trip lasts 1 hour. You can call at the station (0030 26610 28928) to find out more.

Always glad to help you!

-Stavros

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

Thessaloniki-Volos-Thessaloniki Ktel route

The Question:

Hi Stavros........
What is the cost of an adult return ticket from Thessaloniki airport to Volos and would we have to book in advance or buy the tickets on the day.
Regards
Chris Norman


The Answer:

Hello there,

I assume you mean KTEL bus ticket. Well, the price Thessaloniki-Volos-Thessaloniki is 29,50 E and there are routes from Thessaloniki on 09.00 - 11.00 - 13.00 - 15.15 - 17.00 - 19.15 - 21.15 - 23.00. You don't have to book in advance your ticket, just call 0030 2310 595408 to check availability and plan to arrive there at least 30 minues before the departure to get a ticket.
From the airport of Thessaloniki to the KTEL bus station the taxi will cost you about 40 E or you can get the public transportation.

I hope this has been useful to you!

-Stavros

Best way to get from Athens to Volos?

The Question:

What is the best way to get from Athens (airport) to Volos? Can you recommend a hotel in Volos?


The Aswer:

Hey,

You have to reach the Ktel coach station located at the centre of Athens (260 Liosion str. region of Patisia). The taxi from the airport can get you there with 20E more or less depending on the traffic. The KTEL bus will take you to Volos in about 4 hours. Ticket costs 24-25E and there is one bus departing every 60-90 minutes towards Volos (first service at 6.30 am and the last one at 22.00).

About the hotel recommendation, I really can't name a hotel. It is up to you and your preferences to choose one upon arrival. There is a great deal of good hotels in Volos available in real time.

Hope I have helped you!

-Stavros

Route from Thessaloniki airport to Volos

The Question:

Can you give me a route from Thessaloniki airport to Volos?


The Answer:

Hello hello!

From Thessaloniki airport until Volos the distance is 210 km. The driving will take you 2,5 hours.
The recommended route for you to follow is to take the highway E90 Thessalonikis-Malgaron, following the exits towards Athens. You will soon (8-10 minutes later) be at E75 / 1 which you have to take. You will pay the tolls at that point and continue following the exits to Volos/Valestino. This is the bigger part which lasts 2 hours. Finally, continue along E92 / 6, pass by Nea Ionia and in 18-20 minutes you should be arriving in Volos.

Hope I have helped you.

-Stavros

From Afissos to Volos and Thessaloniki by Bus

The Question:

We need to get from Afissos to Volos and then on to Thessaloniki airport on Friday 3rd October for a flight at aproximately 2pm. Can you advise if we can get a bus from Afissos to Volos and then on to Thessaloniki airport and if so, any idea of times and cost?
Thank you


The Answer:

Hello!
In order to reach Volos from Afissos, you can use the suburban bus KTEL. The first departure of the date that also suits your case is at 07.00 and the route to Volos is about 50 minutes. From Volos you can catch the 08.00 bus to Thessaloniki, and within 3 hours you will have arrived at your destination. From there you can either pick a taxi or take the city bus to the airport (distnace of 45 minutes) and you will have arrived in time for your flight at the Thessaloniki International airport.
Information regarding costs is actually not available online, and since it is subject to change at any time, it is better to contact the bus company KTEL so as to get informed.
Suburabn Bus KTEL in Volos: +30 24210 33254.
Hope I have helped you!

-Stavros

Taxi Cost from Thessaloniki to Volos

The Question:

we are flying into Thessaloniki, landing 11.20am and need to get to Volos before 14.30 to get the last ferry to Alonissos.
The bus apparently takes 3 hours between Thessaloniki and Volos, so we\'re looking at taxis.
How much would it cost to get from the airport to the ferry port - we\'ve been quoted about 200euro?
Many thanks
M


The Answer:

Hello!
As far as I have checked the taxi tranfer from Thessaloniki to Volos will actually cost you around 200 euros, but once more this depends on the taxi company that you will choose or if you do not use a taxi company, the deal with the taxi driver that you will make.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

Ferries from Volos to Alonissos

The Question:

Ferries from Volos to Alonissos island.

The Answer:

You can check all scheduled ferry itineraries at www.fantasticgreece.com/boats. Depending on the season of the year, Alonissos is served by highspeed ferries. In September there is the 14.30 ferry that arrives in Alonissos in 3 hours.

-Stavros

Taxi Cost from Thessaloniki to Volos

The Question:

How much does a taxi cost from Thessalonike to Volos ?
Best wishes,
Tim

The Answer:

Hello Tim!
Since the route is quite long, a pre-booked taxi will take you around 200-250 euros. The price varies according to the taxi company though but this is a general idea.
Hope I helped!

-Stavros

Volos-Alonissos Ferry Schedules in September

The Question:

Hi Stavros, i am worried about my journey to Alonissos.How i could get there from Thessaloniki airport? i will be at Thessaloniki airport on 11/09/2008 at 9:00am.it seems, according to what i have found on internet, that the only ferry is departing from Volos at 9:00...and the departure day from Alonissos should be on 20/09/2008, because my flight from thessaloniki is 21/09/2008 at 10:30..
thank you for you help,have a nice day!
Edo

The Answer:

Hey Edo!
Unfortunately ferry companies have not yet announced their ferry schedules for September and I can not really help you regarding timetables. I know it must be difficult for you not to know timetables so as to organise your trip in the best possible way, but I can not learn anything more until the ferry companies announce their final schedule. So patience is the only option for the time being...
From Thessaloniki you can reach Volos either by bus or train but as you can see in previous entries.

Regards,
-Stavros

Ferry connection between Alonissos and Limnos or Lesvos

The Question:

Hi,my name is Lorenzo, I want to reach Alonissos from Limnos or Lesvos.Is there any connection?I read on Lonely Planet that here was a weekly connection between Skiatos and Limnos,but this year probably not available.Can you help me?
thanks

The Answer:

Hey Lorenzo!
There is no ferry connection between Alonissos and Limnos or Lesvos this year. You will have to reach Piraeus port and then reach Alonissos from either the port of Agios Constantinos or the port of Volos.

-Stavros

How to reach Milina from Volos and then Thessaloniki

The Question:

Hello,
we are arriving on the 12 th of September in Volos airport and want to go on to Milina to go sailing for two weeks.
Do you know how much Taxi are aprrox.? Maybe we would like to make a stopp at a supermarket to get some food for our trip- any recommondations for a big supermarket somewhere on the way to Milina?What about bus connection at this time of the year? Can you buy the ticket on the bus?
At the end of our trip we want to go to Thessaloniki- do you how to get there from Milina by public transport?
Thanks for your help!
Birgit

The Answer:

Hello Birgit!

There is no big taxi company in Volos that I can contact and ask about the prices from the Volos airport to Milina. Keep in mind that the cot of the taxi transfer will depend on the people in the taxi, the pieces of luggage that you will have and the distance to the destination, which in your case is 45km and should not take you over 50 minutes to reach it. Either way it is better to have negotiated the final cost of the taxi transfer before getting into the taxi, so as to avoid later on problems with the taxi driver.
You can also take the suburban bus KTEL from Volos. Buses depart quite often to Milina and tickets can be bought either at the main bus station where you will take the bus from or inside the bus. Tickets cost no more than 10 euros per person. As far as the super-market is concerned, you will find many big ones in the town of Volos.
From Volos to Thessaloniki, you can either take the suburban bus KTEL or the train. Both are quite convenient but the buses depart more often. They take approximately the same time to reach Thessaloniki, which is almost 2.5 hours.
Hope I have helped you!

-Stavros

Best of and how to reach Meteora

The Question:

What is the best way to get to Meteora from Volos and see the best sights?We will be arriving by ferry from Skopelos around 10.00 and can return as late as 19.30.What are the best bits to see?

The Answer:

The best way to reach Meteora is to rent a car and drive to Kalampaka and then up to the area of Meteora, so that you can move around and explore as much as you can. On the other hand, you can also take the suburban bus KTEL from Volos to Kalampaka and then arrange either a guided visit with a travel agency of Kalampaka or a visit by yourself.
Meteora has 24 amazing monasteries, from which only the 6 are inhabited today. The most famous one, is the one called "Megalo Meteoro" where the Holy Church of "Metamorfosi tou Sotiros" is located. It is the highest monastery of all (613m high) and you need to walk 300 steps up in order to visit it. The monastery offers a very rich library in ecclesiastical texts, some of them dated in the Byzantine period and considered as treasures of the Orthodox religion. Moreover, you can admire may christian hand-made by the monks artefacts, such as Crosses made by carved wood and many more. The astonishing view from the monastery of Agios Stefanos, which is a female monastery, maked it worth-visiting as well as the fact that the sacred body of Saint Charalampos which is also considered as a source of wonders, is kept there. The best view ever though, can be admired from the monastery of Roussanou and more specifically from the position "Psaropetra", where the valley of Thessalia is presented in all of its splendour.
Meteora are considered as a part of the worlwide cultural inheritage of UNESCO since major orthodox treasures are kept there since the early centuries of Christianity.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

How long do I need from Thessaloniki airport to Volos?

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
My partner and I are arriving at Thessaloniki airport at 13.45 on Sunday 31st August. We want to try and get to Skopelos that night. I think we need to take a bus or train to Volos and then catch a boat. Is this right and will it be possible to do it that day? Could you advise on timings and connections?
Otherwise, I guess we will need to stay in Volos. Could you suggest anywhere?
Thanks,Jamie

The Answer:

Hey Jamie!
First of all, the distance between Thessaloniki and Volos is 213km and by bus it is approximately 3hours. The last ferry from Volos to Skopelos is at 19.30 and you need to be there at least half an hour in advance. As a result the last bus from Thessaloniki you can catch is at 16.00, but you will be in a tight schedule. Keep in mind that you need to calculate more time if the flight is delayed, or you spend much time waiting for your luggage plus the bus from the airport to the city center and the main suburban bus station. So it is better to decide at the time of your arrival if you will be able to make it or not, since many things are not in your hands. If you want to find out about the exact timetables of the buses, please call at 0030 2310 500111.
You can check for hotels at www.fantasticgreece.com, although during these days you will be able to find a hotel to stay without having booked it in advance. You can also in Thessaloniki, where there are more available hotels and from different categories.
Hope this is useful for you!

-Stavros

Late night buses from Thessaloniki to Volos

The Question:

how late do the bus companies run at night?i arrive in thessanoliki at ten pm and would like to try to get to volos that night, possible?
cheerz!

The Answer:

Hello!
This depends on the specific bus itinerary and the day of your trip. Usually there are scheduled bus itineraries until late at night and in the very early morning e.g. at 01.00a.m. To be sure regarding the bus schedules to Volos, and since these are subject to change anytime, it is better to call the bus company KTEL of Thessaloniki and ask them. The phone number is 0030 2310 500111.

-Stavros

Taking the train from Thessaloniki to Volos

The Question:

we arrive at thessaloniki airport at 01.45am and want to catch a train to volos what times do they run and what are the prices......
thanks janet

The Answer:

Hello there!
The train departures depend on your arrival date. But the last train to Volos is 01.51 and the next one departs at 07.24 in the morning. It is better though to call and confirm the times of departure because it is quite common for the train company to change scheduled itineraries. The phone number (since the information on the trains' website is not that reliable) is 0030 2310 517517.

-Stavros

How to reach Skopelos from Thessaloniki

The Question:

I\'m landing at Thessaloniki airport on 31 AUGUST and wish to go to Skopelos via volos.What are my options?

The Answer:

Hello!
In order to reach Skopelos you need to take either the bus or the train to Volos and from there the ferry to the island. By train it is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, whereas by bus it is almost 2.5 hours. Both means of transport are quite easy to reach from the airport of Thessaloniki, since there are regional buses connecting the airport with city center. In case you wish to rent a car, the route is 213km and in almost 2 hours you will have reached Volos.

-Stavros

From Athens to Milina Road Sights

The Question:

Yiasou Stavros,
How long does it take to drive from the Athens Airport to Milina in the Pelion area? Is there anything beautiful to see on the ride up?We are deciding on a late night flight from Athens to Skiathosor driving up.

Efxharisto!
Teri(Eleftheria)


The Answer:

Yiassou Teri!
The drive from Athens International Airport to Milina is approximately 3.5 hours. There a re plenty of small villages, cities as well as beaches to explore on your way up to Milina. I would suggest a visit to Pilion andthe surrouding area which is absolutely astonishing. If you do have time, then you could also visit Trikala and Meteora. Trikala is a very beautiful city west of Volos and Meteora is a complex of monasteries built on high and steep cliffs with an astonishing view. Volos is also worth visiting.

Parakalo! ("You're welcome!")

-Stavros

Volos to Skopelos Ferry Tickets

The Question:

i want to take a ferry from volos to skopelos. in augost. shoud i order tikets befor or at the same day? what are the prices?

The Answer:

Hello there!
August is the busiest month in Greece when the majority is travelling. I would suggest that you book your ferry tickets in advance because you may not be able to find tickets at the port especially if travelling with highspeed ferries. This site could be useful to you www.fantasticgreece.com if you want to check out itineraries and book your tickets!

-Stavros

Shortest way to Milina, Amaliapoli, Pegadi, Palaio Trikeri

The Question:

Kalimera!
I am looking for the fastest route from Athens (airport) to either of:
a) Milina (the sunsail boat base)
b) Amaloupoulos
c) Pegadi
d) Palaio Trikeri
No need to answer to all three, I just need to be able to join my family (on a boat) at one of these 4 points.
Many thanks in advance !!

The Answer:

Kalimera!
I believe that tha shortest and easiest way is to Milina. To reach Milina, you need to take a suburban bus from the Liosion Bus station in Athens until Volos and then take the regional bus to Milina. Unless you can rent a car from the Athens International Airport and arrange to drop it in Volos? If you are interested in something like that you can book your car at www.fantasticgreece.com.
The rest of the regions you are referring to are harder to reach since there are no frequent bus connections. Moreover, Palaio Trikeri is a small island which is hard to reach also.
Don't hesitate to ask me anything else you may need!
Always glad to help!

-Stavros

Taxi Cost from Thessaloniki to Milina/ Volos

The Question:

Could you please tell me the approximate cost and journey time of a taxi from Thessaloniki Airport to Milina. I\'d also be grateful for information about other travel options, eg buses to Volos and Milina, and the timing and costs of these. (Previously I have flown to Volos but the flights from London have now become very expensive in August.)
Many thanks

The Answer:

Hello!
Taking a taxi from a city to reach another one in Greece can be quite expensive. Nevertheless it is worth asking a greek taxi company first, because sometimes it can be more convinient. Each taxi company has different prices for different routes. I asked the taxi company (www.thetaxi.gr) and they informed me that the cost from Thessaloniki to Milina is 250€ and lasts almost 3 hours. If you take the taxi until Volos, then the cost is 220€ and the journey time 2,5 hours.
Another travel option are the suburban buses KTEL. This kind of buses usually take longer to reach a destination, due to the frequent stops in other villages, but tickets are cheaper. More specifically, a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Volos will not cost you more than 25 euros.
I hope I managed to help you!

-Stavros

Best way to reach Athens Airport from Volos or Agios Konstantinos

The Question:

Best way to reach Athens Air port from Volos or from Ag. Konstantinos by bus or by train.
Thank you

The Answer:

Hello there!
I would suggest the train because as soon as you arrive in Athens you will be able to easily change to the Suburban railway which will take you straight to the Athens International Airport. From the bus station of Liosion in Athens you will have to change at least 2 different means of transport to finally reach the airport.

-Stavros

Transport links from Volos to Milina and Agios Ioannis

The Question:

We are arriving in volos on the 27th august at 9am and would like to know of transport links to milina and agios ioannis.

The Answer:

Always glad to help you out whenever I can!
From Volos town you can reach these two villages either by taking the suburban bus KTEL or by taking a taxi. To Milina buses depart at 09.45, 12.15 and 14.30 and the journey will take you approximately 1 hour. To Agios Ioannis buses depart at 13.30 and 15.30 and the journey lasts 1,5 hours.
Hope this helped!

-Stavros

Travelling to Skiathos by Bus and Ferry

The Question:

Hi there,
I need to get from Athens to Skiathos and back again, but I am having trouble finding flights - is there any other way you can reccomend?
Thanks
Bronwyn

The Answer:

Thank you for asking me stuff!
So, there is actually a flight connection between Athens and Skiathos but unfotunately there is only one flight per day and airplanes have approximately 40 seats capacity which means that everything is fully booked two months in advance.
You can also reach Skiathos by bus and ferry. You can take the suburban bus KTEL from the Athens central bus station under the name "KTEL Liosion", which can easily be reached as I mention in aprevious answer of mine, and head to Volos or Agios Constantinos. Both cities have ports from where ferries to Skiathos depart daily and with more than 3 itineraries per day and no availability problems in general.
I hope this has worked for you!

-Stavros

Transportation to and from Volos

The Question:

Best way to get to port of pireaus from volos?
Best way to get from Athens international airport to Volos?

The Answer:

Thank you for the question!
So, if you are already in Volos, then you need to take the suburban bus (KTEL) which will take you to Athens. As soon as the bus arrives in Athens you will be at the Liosion Suburban Bus Station (KTEL Liosion). From there you can take a bus that goes straight to the metro (green line) and the station's name is "Kato Patisia". By using the metro and taking off at Piraeus (last station) you will have arrives right outside the port of Piraeus.
From the Athens International Airport it is better to take the metro (blue line) and change at Monastiraki to the green line and then take off at Kato Patisia station. From there you can take a bus that will take you to the Liosion Suburban Bus Station (KTEL Liosion) and from there take the suburban bus to Volos.
There are more than one bus lines that can take you from the Kato Patisia station to the Liosion Suburban Bus station. It is better check the bus itineraries first before boarding on one or just ask at the metro station!
I hope this has helped you!

-Stavros

Ferry Departure from Milina to Skiathos

The Question:

What time does the ferry leave Milina going to Skiathos?
Thanks

The Answer:

Thank you for asking me questions!
There is no ferry connection between Milina village to Skiathos island. You need to catch the ferry from the city of Volos which is 49km away. There is a local bus that will transfer you to Volos. There are plenty of scheduled ferry itineraries to Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos from Volos. You can check out all the details of the itineraries at http://www.fantasticgreece.com/!

Hope this has been useful to you!

-Stavros

How to reach Milina from Piraeus Port

The Question:

We need to get to Milina from Pireaus, whats the best way?
Thanks


The Answer:

First of all I would like to know if you are referring to Milina, a small village near the city of Volos or to the port of the island Lemnos, which is called "Myrina".
In the first case, Milina can be reached obly by bus or by car. From the port of Piraeus you need to reach the "Liosion Bus Station" and from there take a bus to Volos and then to Milina village.
If the case is the island of Lemnos, then you need to take the ferry of the ferry company NEL lines from Piraeus port. The ferry doesn’t have daily scheduled itineraries and the majority of them begin from July. For example on the 18th of July the ferry departs fro Piraeus port at 17.00 and arrives in Lemnos at 13.30 the next day. Otherwise you can fly to Mytilene and take the ferry from there.

Hope this has been useful to you!

-Stavros