Greece is easy to explore by train, with comfortable services connecting Athens, Thessaloniki, Kalambaka, Larissa and other destinations across mainland Greece. Combine historic cities with scenic mountain landscapes and enjoy relaxed rail travel through one of Southern Europe's most fascinating countries.

Book train travel in Greece in two ways:

• Separate train tickets to and within Greece
• Fully organised rail holidays with hotels and fixed itineraries

On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.

Train tickets to and within Greece

With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within Greece online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including Hellenic Train.

• Domestic Hellenic Train services throughout mainland Greece
• Fast trains between Athens and Thessaloniki
• Rail connections to Meteora via Kalambaka
• Regional train services across Greece
• Official rail fares with no booking fees
• Seat reservations where required

In short: book train tickets to and within Greece in one place, from high-speed services between Athens and Thessaloniki to scenic regional rail journeys.

Start booking in the international train planner

Organised rail holidays in Greece

HappyRail also offers fully organised rail holidays across Greece, with train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels arranged in advance.

• Rail holidays across mainland Greece
• City breaks to Athens and Thessaloniki
• Rail journeys to Meteora
• Hotels close to the railway station
• Train tickets and reservations included
• Clear itineraries and travel documents
• Rail specialists since 2002

HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete rail holidays throughout Greece.

Scenic train routes in Greece

Although Greece is best known for its islands, the mainland offers beautiful railway journeys through mountains, valleys and historic landscapes.

• Athens – Thessaloniki: Greece's principal rail corridor
• Athens – Kalambaka: gateway to the spectacular Meteora monasteries
• Thessaloniki – Alexandroupoli: across northern Greece
• Diakofto – Kalavryta: the famous Odontotos rack railway through the Vouraikos Gorge
• Pelion Railway: a historic narrow-gauge railway in central Greece

Trains in Greece

Hellenic Train
The national railway operator providing domestic passenger services throughout mainland Greece.

InterCity
Fast and comfortable trains connecting Greece's largest cities.

Regional trains
Local services linking towns and regional destinations across the country.

Popular destinations in Greece by train

Athens
Greece's historic capital, home to the Acropolis and the country's main railway hub.

Thessaloniki
A lively northern city with rich history and direct rail connections to Athens.

Meteora (Kalambaka)
One of Greece's most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites, easily reached by train.

Larissa
An important railway junction in central Greece.

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