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Visas & Invitations

Participants from Schengen Countries, USA and Japan do not need a visa to travel to Greece. For US and Japanese citizens this is valid for up to a 90-day visit. Participants from other countries should consult the Greek Embassy of their country on whether they need a visa or a letter of invitation to apply for a visa. Please also check the following http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/visas-for-foreigners-traveling-to-greece in order to find information for VISAS for foreigners travelling to Greece.

If an invitation letter is required, participants should contact the Local Organizing Committee. Please allow sufficient time ahead of the meeting as the letter of invitation and the overall application process can take time.

Travel by Air

Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL, 37 km): The closest airport to Volos is served by several low cost companies with direct flights from European cities (London Gatwick, Vienna, Stuttgart, Munich and Düsseldorf) during the summer period. The list of flights may be found in this link that will be updated in due time for the 2024 schedules.

There is also a direct flight from Heraklion Crete, that may be helpful for collegues attending the SNR III meeting in Chania.

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG, 233km): Several direct flights from major European cities are available during the summer months.

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH, 347 km): The main international airport in Greece is served by major airtravel companies from European, American and Asian countries. 

Group buses

Group buses will be arranged from ATH at specific schedules (morning and/or afternoon) on Sunday 16/06, depending on demand.

Return buses may also be arranged on Saturday 22/06, depending on demand.

Please express/confirm your request as soon as possible to the Local Organizing Committee, so that we may optimize the routes from and to the airport.

Private taxi companies 

Several private taxi companies offer rides from/to all major airports, in taxis (up to 4 people) and minivans (6-8 people). You may book your rides at your own expense directly in the following sites:

https://volosviptaxi.gr/

https://volostaxi.com/

https://www.taxiinvolos.gr/

If you need assistance with your booking, please contact the LOC with your requested arrival/departure times and airport and we will arrange for your transfer.

Public transportation  

The Intercity bus of Volos is the most convenient public transportation from and to Athens and Thessaloniki. You may access the main Bus terminals from the airports in public transportation (bus, metro), or you may also access them by taxi.

ATH Airport to Intercity Bus terminal B - Athens: Express bus X93, running every 30', for fares and tickets consult the Athens Transportation Services. Please note that the X93 arrives at the Bus Terminal A, which is a short walk from terminal B.

Exact itinerary: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUsNUSHEu7AH8ZB9

SKG Airport to Intercity Bus terminal Thessaloniki: Express bus 01Χ, running every 30', for fares and tickets consult the Organization of Urban Transportation of Thessaloniki

Exact itinerary: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXeMVNVZxZBwATPZ8

Volos is also accessible from Athens and Thessaloniki by train with a connexion stop at the city of Larissa. However, be advised that due to the recent flooding in the plane of Thessaly, railway lines may have problems or delays.