Travel to Greece and the Greek Islands
There are many ways of traveling to Greece, but air travel by far, is the most popular and convenient. The new Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Spata, (approx. 20 km from Athens) has been in operation since March 2001, and is much better suited to the large numbers of visitors coming to Greece.
From the airport, visitors arriving in Athens can find transportation in the form of buses ( which take you directly to the centre of Athens or the port of Pireaus. There are also taxi services from the airport, as well as the new train, known as Proastiakos, which will take you to the centre of Athens, where you will then be able to access the Athens Metro system.
The 2004 Athens Olympic Games saw the majority of visitors arrive at this airport. There are also several international airports spread throughout Greece and the Greek Islands.
As well as air travel, Greece is accessable by various other forms of transport such as car, bus, train and sea.
Once in Greece, the easiest way of travelling around is by car. There are car rental offices all over Greece as well as at popular airports and ports.
For those of you who cannot drive, then you could use the train and bus/coach services which cater for all over Greece. There is also the option of the ferry boats for travelling to and around the Greek Islands.
AIR TRAVEL - Greece
The International Athens Airport of Eleftherios Venizelos is one of
the most modern in the world. There are also airports scattered throughout
mainland Greece and well as many of the Greek Islands.
:: Information about Flights and Air Travel
in Greece 
RAIL TRAVEL - Greece
Greece has a good train and rail network, connecting the major cities
and regions of mainland Greece. Rail travel is an excellent option for
those seeking to visit various parts of the country.
:: Information about Trains and Rail
Travel in Greece
SEA / FERRY TRAVEL - Greece
The Greek Islands are famous throughout the world, and there is a
huge sea and ferry network providing quick and easy access to islands
from ports all over Greece.
:: Information about Ferries and Sea
Travel in Greece
DRIVING / CAR TRAVEL - Greece
The most effective way to venture out and explore regions of Greece
is by car. There are car rental companies operating in cities throughout
Greece, and driving in Greece is not as difficult as you may have heard.
:: Information about Driving and
Car Travel in Greece
BUS / COACH TRAVEL - Greece
The national bus service of Greece operate a huge range of routes,
connecting the major cities and towns all over Greece. The buses and
coaches are an excellent way to visit various parts of the country.
:: Information abour Coach and Bus
Travel in Greece
