Larissa is the capital of the Thessaly Prefecture in central Greece. It is a commercial, industrial, military and transportation center. It is also the seat of the University of Thessaly’s Medical School and hosts one of the largest technical colleges in Greece.
According to archaeological evidence the city and its area has been inhabited since the tenth millennium BC. Legend says that Achilles was born here and Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, died here. The area is home to ancient Roman and Greek theatres, a selection of fine museums and various important landmarks are located very close to the city. At its outskirts, on the road to Tyrnavos, one can visit the monument of Hippocrates where his tomb was found, the river Pineios which crosses the stunning valley of Tembi or within easy driving distance the colossal rock of Meteora with the world known monasteries speaking directly to the visitors' hearts. Mount Olympus, the home of the ancient Greek gods, the city of Trikala and the traditional village of Pellion are also in the vicinity.
All in all, Larissa is a “sweet” city amongst green dunes and imposing mountains.
Larissa, being situated in central Greece, can be accessed through the two major Airports of Greece; the Athens International Airport and the Thessaloniki International Airport and then through the national highways or the railways connecting the central part of the country with the rest of Greece.
Athens - Larissa
• Approximate Distance: 345 km
• Distance in time approximately: 3h and 50min
• You take the main highway that connects Athens with Larissa and follow the signs. Keep in mind that you will need to pay tolls.
Tip: Should you travel by taxi, negotiate the cost with the taxi driver before your road because the distance is long.
• Distance in time approximately: 4h – 4h and 50min
(Note: depends from the train type).
You can visit the website for booking your e-tickets: http://www.trainose.gr/en/
• Distance in time : 4 hours 15 min
• Click to the follow link to learn the timetable: http://ktelmacedonia.gr/en/routes/list/tid=24
Athens - Liossia Station
Address: 260, Liosion street Kato Patisia
Booking office : 2410 567600
Warehouse : 2410 567622
Larissa- Station
Address: 1 Olymbou & Georgiados str
Booking office : 210 8317109
Warehouse : 210 8317047
Thessaloniki – Larissa
• Approximate Distance: 151 km
• Distance in time approximately: 2h
• You take the main highway that connects Thessaloniki with Athens and follow the signs to Larissa. Keep in mind that you will need to pay tolls.
Tip: Should you travel by taxi, negotiate the cost with the taxi driver before your road because the distance is long.
• Distance in time approximately: : 1h and 9min - 2h and 53min
(Note: depends from the train type)
You can visit the website for booking your e-tickets: http://www.trainose.gr/en/
• Approximate Time: 1 h and 50 min
• Click to the follow link to learn the timetable:
http://ktelmacedonia.gr/en/routes/list/tid=24
Thessaloniki - Station 'Makedonia
Address: 224 Giannitson str
Booking office : 2310 595430
Warehouse : 2310 595475
Larissa- Station
Address: 1 Olymbou & Georgiados str
Booking office : 2410 56760024
Warehouse : 2410 567622
