Athens & Around - Greece - page 225

For the Peloponnese, take the suburban rail to Kiato and change for other OSE ser-
vices there, or check for available lines at the Larisis station. At time of research, the
Patra line was closed for work. OSE buses replace its services.
Note: at the time of research, Greece's train system was in a state of flux due to the
financial crisis. International trains are discontinued, and domestic schedules/fares
should be confirmed online or at OSE ( 1110, 210 362 4405, 210 362 4402; www.ose.gr ; Sina

6, Syntagma; 8am-3pm Mon-Sat; Panepistimio) . The chart is only a loose guide.

DESTINATION TIME FARE FREQUENCY

Alexandroupoli 12¼hr €40 1 daily (via Thessaloniki)

Alexandroupoli (IC) 11hr €65 2 daily (via Thessaloniki)

Corinth (suburban rail) 1hr 20min €8 13 daily

Kiato (suburban rail)* 1hr 40min €8 13 daily

Kiato-Patra 2hr €8.50 5 daily

Kiato-Patra (IC) 1hr 40min €9 4 daily

Thessaloniki 6hr €25 1 daily

Thessaloniki (IC) 5hr €45 6 daily

Volos 6½hr €16 1 daily (via Larisa)

Volos (IC) 5hr €30 6 daily (via Larisa)

*from Kiato, change to regular or intercity (IC) services

Getting Around

TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
The metro and suburban rail provide quick connections to central Athens. The bus is
cheapest, though it takes longer. The suburban rail also goes to Piraeus.

Bus
Express buses operate 24 hours between the airport and the city centre, Piraeus and
KTEL bus terminals. At the airport, buy tickets (€5; not valid for other forms of public
transport) at the booth near the stops.

Plateia Syntagmatos Bus X95, one to 1½ hours, every 30 minutes, 24 hours. The
Syntagma stop is on Othonos St.