Travelling Around
By air
There are 40 airports that cater for local flights. Local flights are conducted by Olympic Airlines,
Aegean Airlines and Sky Express.
During the summer months, due to the increased passenger traffic, they carry out extra flights to the existing destinations while they also include in their programmed flights direct connections between popular tourist destinations.
By road
The capitals of most prefectures are connected to each other by a dense network of bus services. The intercity coach service (KTEL) operates vehicles that meet all modern technical specifications for the safe and pleasant transport of passengers. For more detailed information on bus connections, itineraries and fares, as well as on the exact departure and arrival points (tel. +30 210 5124910/1).
By rail
Greece 's railway network is approximately 2,500 km long, covering a large part of the mainland and linking the country with central Europe and Turkey. Transport of passengers, luggage and driver-accompanied vehicles is ensured by regular daily service. Timetables are determined on a yearly basis. Greek railroads meet high technical standards , comprising trains of the Intercity type (express or regular) and regular trains (high-speed rail). When travelling by rail, it is worth observing the architecture of old stations along the route, most of which were built in the late 19th century and constitute unique symbols of early industrial architecture.
For more information visit Hellenic Railways Organisation website
www.ose.gr.
By sea
The country boasts a particularly extensive coastal transportation network serving all Greek islands, the majority of coastal destinations in mainland Greece and some international ports. The Greek fleet, consisting of all types of vessels (passengers ships, ferry boats, hydrofoils, etc) operating on domestic and international routes, has undergone major refurbishment, thus ensuring travellers fast, reliable and enjoyable travel.
For more information visit:
www.hellenicseaways.gr
www.ferries.gr
www.greeka.com
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