From Athens to Preveza

The Question:

When do the coaches from Athens to Preveza start. i.e. month. And what days and times do they leave. How much does it cost?


The Answer:

Hey,

there are daily buses connecting Athens with Preveza: 7.30, 13.30. 17.00 and 20.00. The trip to Preveza is about 6 hours and the cost will be 34 Euros. Call at the station (0030 210 5154179) if you need more.

Always glad to help!

-Stavros

Athens-Volos-Milina

The Question:

Hi Stavros!
I hope you can help me. We have a party of 6 and I need to get from Athens to Milina -- in one day.Is the train our best option through Volos or can we drive and get a ferry from Ag. Constantinos -- it looks like something connects near Trikiri?We are picking up at yacht charter there so we would only need the car for the day.
Thanks -Any ideas?
Geni


The Answer:

Hey Geni!

Well it seems that Milina is a popular sailing destination for Sporades islands!

From what I have adviced others in the past, the best idea is to take the suburban KTEL bus from Athens to Volos, departing at 9 am and 11 am. In 4 hours you will be in Volos and from there you will take the local bus towards Milina at 16.30.The distance Volos-Milina is almost 1 hour and the total cost for all that won't be more than 35 euros per person.

The train until Volos you are refering to has only one direct route at 15:53 every day. The trip Athens-Volos by this train will take you 4,5 hours, but as the last local route to Milina is at 4.30 you won't be able to catch it.

The idea to rent a car is also convinient. In this case I would advice you to drive all the way until Milina and skip the ferry connection at Agios Konstantinos.

Enjoy your yacht trip!

-Stavros

From Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa

The Question:

How can I get by train or bus from Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa?


The Answer:

Hello!
There is no train connection between Thessaloniki and Igoumenitsa, but you can take the suburban bus KTEL. To find out more regarding departure times you can contact their call center at +30 2310 500111.

-Stavros

Bus Departure Times from Preveza to Athens

The Question:

Bus timetable from Preveza to Athens on a Sunday 28 Sept,,, Please


The Answer:

Hello!
According to the latest bus schedule buses depart at the following times from Preveza to Athens:
09.10-12.30-13.00-16.30-19.30.
Always keep in mind though, that bus departure times are subject to change at any time without prior notice, so it is always better to confirm with the bus company first before travelling. The phone number of the Preveza bus station KTEL is +30 26820 22213.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

From Igoumenitsa to Preveza by Bus

The Question:

What time can a catch a bus from Igonumitsa to Preveza?
Thank you.


The Answer:

Hello!
The KTEL bus departs daily at 11.45am and 15.30 heading to Preveza. These bus schedules are subject to change at any time so it is better to confirm it with the bus station of Igoumenitsa first. The phone number is +30 26650 22315.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

Is it better to travel from Athens to Volos or from Thessaloniki?

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
Trying to get to Alonissos (no skiathos flights). We have a choice...
Fly to Athens (bus to Volos?) or Fly to Thessalonika. Which do you recommend?
cheers
Clive


The Answer:

Hello Clive!
The bus route from Athens to Volos will take you longer than the bus route from Thessaloniki to Volos. Moreover the bus station KTEL of Thessaloniki is far more easier to find and reach than the one on Athens. As a result, I would definitely propose to fly to Thessaloniki and from there head to Volos by bus or train.

-Stavros

From Kalampaka to Agios Ioannis (Pelion) by Bus

The Question:

Hello Stavros,
We want to go from Kalambaka to Agios Ioannis (Pelion)on September the 22th .Which bus should we take? and at which moment of the day shall we leave Kalambaka?
Thank you Stavros!
Alexandre.


The Answer:

Hello Alexandre!
To reach Agios Ioannis in Pelion, you need to first take the KTEL bus from Kalampaka to Volos and from there change bus with direction to Agios Ioannis. Buses from Kalampaka to Volos depart at 07.42, 08.53, 11.53, 17.36 and 21.00 and the route lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes. As said before, bus timetables are subject to change at anytime, so it is better always to confirm schedules with the bus station. Bus timetables from Volos to Agios Ioannis are not announced yet, but are quite frequent. In case you wish to call them, the call center from the bus station KTEL in Volos is +30 24210 33254.
Hope I helped!

-Stavros

From Pyrgos to Kalamata by public transport

The Question:

Hello
How do I travel by public transport.. train or bus from Kyllini to Kalamata. Is it possible to get timetable of trains and buses from Pyrgos to Kalamata?

The Answer:

Hello!
In order to reach Kalamata you need to take a suburban bus (KTEL) from Pyrgos. There is also a suburban bus connecting Kyllini with Pyrgos, so as soon as you arrive at Pyrgos, you will have to change buses to reach Kalamata. There is no specific timetable since bus timetables change very often, but if you are interested in learning more, maybe it is better to call them at the Pyrgos Bus station +30 26210 22592.

-Stavros

Bus Timetables from Igoumenitsa to Thessaloniki through Kalampaka and Volos

The Question:

can you advise bus timetables please
Igoumenitsa to Kalambaka (stay for two nights) then Kalambaka to Volos.
Then Volos to Thessaloniki.
Many thanks for your help.
Cristina

The Answer:

Hello Cristina!
There is no direct bus connection from Igoumenitsa to Kalampaka, so you need to take the bus to Ioannina first. Timetables change quite frequently, so it is better to call the central bus stations to confirm scheduled itineraries. The phone number of the bus station in Igoumenitsa is +30 26650 99300, the one in Ioannina is +30 26510 31070, the one in Volos is +30 24210 33254.
Hope this will be useful to you!

-Stavros

Where is the suburban bus station of Igoumenitsa?

The Question:

Hi,
I want to travel by bus from igoumenitsa to Lefkas. Can you tell me where to find the busstation in igoumenitsa?
Thanks, Raijmond

The Answer:

Hey Raijmond!
So the suburban bus station KTEL of Igoumenitsa is located at 29 Kyprou street in Igoumenitsa. I am not so sure though, that they have a direct bus connection with Lefkada, so it would be better if you could call them first and confirm bus schedules. The phone number is +30 26650 99300.

Regards,
-Stavros

Bus Schedules from Mytilene to Eressos

The Question:

what time to the buses go on the island of Lesvos from Myteliene KTEL square bus station to erresos in the mornings?

The Answer:

Hello!
According to the timetables of the suburban buses KTEL of Mytilene, these are the departure times to Eressos:
09.00 - 11.00 - 13.15 daily, and 09.00 - 12.00 on Sundays.
Hope I have helped!

-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

From Igoumenitsa to Thessaloniki by Bus

The Question:

is there a regular bus from igoumenitsa to thessaloniki- how many per day, how long, and how much?!!!!
Thanks for your help.
ruth

The Answer:

Hello Ruth!
There is bus connection between Thessaloniki and Igoumenitsa, but since these schedules are subject to change there is no official timetable. The distance to Igoumenitsa is 428km and by bus it will take you almost 6 hours depending the stops that the bus will make during the drive. Ticket cost for one-way won't exceed the amount of 30 euros. In case you want to learn more about the timetables, it is advisable to call the central suburban bus station in Thessaloniki at 0030 2310 500111.

-Stavros

Bus Schedule from Athens to Agios Constantinos in September

The Question:

I would like to know the bus schedule for travel on the morning of 4 September 2008 from Athens (Kaningos Square) to Agios Constantinos. I would like to arrive at Agios Constantinos in time to board the Flying Dolphins ferry that leaves Agios Constantinos at 1030 and arrives in Alonissos about 1430.
Thank you.

The Answer:

Hello!
Since the bus schedules for September 2008 have not been announced yet, I can not provide you with the relevant information. But there is a chance that at the information desk from the suburban buses station KTEL in Liosion, they will be able to answer your question. To reach them, dial 0030 210 8317109.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

Bus fares from Athens to Karpenisi

The Question:

Hi Stavros
We want to go from athens to Karpenisi by bus.Can you give me some sort of idea how much the fares are. Also fares if i wish to take a taxi.

Thank You
George

The Answer:

Hello George!

The suburban bus that leaves from Athens to Karpenisi departs from the suburban bus station Liosion. Tickets cost 22.5 euros one-way and 40 euros if you book it with return. A taxi from Athens International Airport will take you approximately 350euros depending on the taxi company.

-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

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