Trains in Greece
In terms of transport, Greece operates an extensive network of trains and buses offering good value for money. Prices vary according to which type of train or bus you catch. Inter City Express trains run high speed services between Athens and Thessaloniki, Inter City trains connect the main cities (suburban trains are called ‘Proastiakos’) and International trains connect Greece to its border countries with trains to Belgrade, Sofia, Budapest, Ljubljana and Istanbul. (Note: as of February 2011 International services have been suspended until further notice). It is important always to check before you travel that the service you need is running on the day you intend to travel. For longer journeys or cross-border journeys going to or through Greece, look out for rail passes that might save you money, including the Interrail pass for backpackers.
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Greece Flights
Transport links to and from Greece have been vastly improved in recent years, with changes made in the areas of rail, bus, coach and air to modernise the country’s infrastructure. Most flight operators now service Greece’s main international airports. These are:
Athens Airport (ATH) (Elfetherios Veniselos) - 23 miles northeast of the city centre.
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (Macedonia) - ten miles from the city centre.
Corfu Airport (CFU) (Kerkira) - two miles from the city centre.
Rhodes Airport (RHO) (Paradisi) - ten miles from the city centre.
You may need to arrange transfers to your destination from these airports: hiring out a rental car is relatively inexpensive in Greece, or look out for holiday packages that include transfers to and from your accommodation.
There are also numerous smaller airports in Greece, and with interest in Greek island hopping holidays booming, low budget airlines now service several of the islands, allowing travellers to book cheap flights to Rhodes, Mykonos, Kos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Kefalonia and Zante. Within the islands in particular, charter flights are available that land on the bigger islands, if you wanted to travel from the mainland by air. However, for smaller journeys, particularly to the islands, we thoroughly recommend taking the ferry in order best to take in the sights.
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Boats in Greece
Greek Island hopping can be done by cruise or by boat from the mainland. Small planes do land on some of the islands; however Greek ferries are the easiest way to get to and between the islands. With lower prices and the chance to see everything at ground level: there’s nothing quite like a leisurely boat ride through the clear waters from one beautiful island to the next, discovering their charming and intimate details. Look out for hidden coves, tucked-away villages and secluded beaches. Try local boats between the smaller islands – some locals offer boat trips out for a small fee, and there are fishing trips available, too.
Greek ferry tours of the islands are available that include overnight accommodation, so make sure to shop around for the best deals. For timetabling, a general rule of thumb is that in the tourist season ferries depart regularly from the main ports and less so off-peak. For timetables, pick up a local newspaper or ask around – in Athens the Athens News provides up-do-date ferry timetables. It is useful to book your tickets in advance to secure your place on Greek ferries. Another thing to bear in mind is that connections between particular islands can be tricky, so it is best to stick to the established ‘clusters’: the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Sporades, the Ionian islands and the North Aegean islands. Try the lesser-known islands in the Western Cyclades – just as beautiful, but with far fewer tourists. Look out for the stunning white skyline of Hora, the capital of Serifos. Scooters can be rented and are a great way to get around the less accessible parts of the islands.
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