Greece Trains are the best means of transport to travel around the fascinating ancient country and experience the true cultural heritage as well as enjoy captivating scenic beauty of the country. Inspite of being time taking, trains in Greece are very popular among tourists. The first railway construction in Greece started during the 1980’s.
Initially the engineers were faced with several problems due to the rugged nature of the land, but later on the problem was resolved and gradually a 1,600 miles long railway track was constructed.
Greece Rail Routes
The rail routes of the country can be categorized as:
- Domestic rail routes in Greece
The domestic railway network that works within the main land is operated by OSE. The railway network in Greece is nearly 2,500 km long, which connects different part of the mainland. This network also connects Greece to other countries in Central Europe. The Greece train services are sometimes slowed down due because of the single railway track that exists in the country. The trains are considered as the cheapest transport in Greece.
- International rail routes in Greece
There are two major rail routes that connect Greece with Europe.
- The most popular rail route is from Italy via ferry. By train travelers can travel up to Brendisi in Italy and from there can take a ferry to reach the port in Patars.
- The traditional route that had been stopped during the Yugoslavia civil war is the route through the Balkans, which has recently been reopened.
Greece Trains are indeed very slow and takes a lot of time to reach the destination, but it provides the opportunity to enjoy the excellent view of the country.
