Travelling by train combines safety with an affordable price. Greece’s railway network is approximately 2,500 km long, covering the greater part of the mainland. The transportation of passengers, luggage and driver-accompanied vehicles is carried out through regularly scheduled routes that are amended every year.
The Athens-Thessaloniki line is a wonderful choice for whoever wishes to travel either on the express which completes the journey in 4.5 hours or on the regular train. The route from Drama to Xanthi is one of the most beautiful in Europe. It was designed in the 19th century and passes through uniquely beautiful landscapes, following the course of the Nestos River and providing a view of the golden sugar-coloured banks lying in their lush green surroundings.
The journey towards the Peloponnese is made by taking the Suburban Railway to Kiato, the terminus, 30 klm to the west of Corinth and from there by boarding the appropriate National Railways bus to other cities or towns and villages.
Suburban Railway (Proastiakos)
Connecting major urban centers to the suburbs, through frequent services and affordable prices, cater to the needs of a large number of passengers, while contributing to the decentralization and decongestion of automobile traffic.
