Greece

In Greece, FIP 50 Tickets and FIP Coupons are accepted by the state railway Hellenic Train. This applies to almost the entire network operated by Hellenic Train, including long-distance, regional and suburban services (Proastiakos).

FIP benefits can also be used on ships operated by Attica.

FIP tickets are not accepted on urban transport in Athens (Αθήνα) and Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη).

Identify Train Operators and Search Connections

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With the exception of urban transport, Hellenic Train is the only operator of regular train services in Greece.

Hellenic Train Website

All train and bus services operated by Hellenic Train are included in the journey planner.

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DB Website

You can search for trains using the journey planner. In the More Information section for each train, the operator is specified. For cross-border connections, multiple operators are often involved.

(The operator information is correct in almost all cases. Outside Germany, operator details may be incorrect if train numbers are used more than once.)

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The Greek rail network has been undergoing gradual expansion and modernisation for years, with the Athens – Thessaloniki axis being the most important connection. This route is also electrified. Regional connections outside this main axis are often slower and less frequent.

The quality of trains varies: while modern electric multiple units operate on the main lines, many regional trains are older. Punctuality is average by European standards and depends heavily on the specific route. Particularly scenic routes include the Pelion Railway and the line through the Tempi Valley between Larisa and Katerini. The stations in Thessaloniki and Athens are considered the country’s most important transport hubs.

North Macedonia

There is no scheduled passenger rail service between Greece and North Macedonia. The historic connection between Thessaloniki and Gevgelija/Skopje is currently not in operation. Border crossings cannot therefore be made by train; long-distance buses via the Balkan routes are an alternative.

Bulgaria

There are currently no train services between Bulgaria and Greece. Previously operated lines, such as Sofia – Thessaloniki, have been discontinued. Travelling between the two countries must therefore be done by long-distance bus or by air.

Turkey

There is currently no direct passenger rail service between Greece and Turkey. The former rail route via Pythio to Edirne/Istanbul is not served by international trains. FIP benefits are also not valid in Turkey. Travellers are therefore advised to use international buses or flights between the two countries.

Italy

The ferry services operated by Attica can be used between Italy and Greece.

Albania

There is no rail connection between Albania and Greece.