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Trains to Greece, Train Ticket, Train Times, Routes and Attractions

Greece Train Tickets

Greece is a country located in the southeast region of the European continent. Geographically, it shares boundaries with different countries which are Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, and Additionally, it borders several seas, including the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Cretan Sea.

The country is divided into 13 regions named Attica, Central Macedonia, Thessaly, Western Greece, Crete, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Peloponnese, Central Greece, Epirus, South Aegean, Western Macedonia, Ionian Islands, North Aegean. About 80% of the area of the country is covered with mountains.

The official language of Greece is Greek. About 99.5% of people use the Greek language while the minority of the population speaks Albanian, Armenian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Romani, Russian, Turkish, and Georgian due to the immigrants living in the country. It is a country with a high economy and a founding member of the United Nations.

 Referring to history, the Hellenistic and the Romans ruled the country during the period of 323 BC till the 4th century AD which continued till the year 1453. Then, from the fifth century until 1821, the ottoman era began. Beginning in the year 1821 and lasting until the year 1832, the nation fought for its independence.

Greece is a republic country which is run by the president who is nominated for a period of 5 years by the members of parliament. However, the President does not have complete authority, and the Prime Minister possesses more political power than the President. The President, on the other hand, appoints the Prime Minister. There are several political parties in the country, and the two-party system has long dominated. There are many political parties that plays important role in running the country but one of the oldest parties is the KKE (Greek: Κομμουνιστικ? Κ?μμα Ελλ?δας, Kommounistikó Kómma Elládas), the oldest political party, the KKE, was founded in 1918, and it has long held a significant position on the Greek left. The KKE now practices doctrinaire Marxist-Leninist communism. It has ruled out joining forces with other left-wing parties.

Greece is one of the major tourist destinations. One of Greece's most significant sectors is tourism. Tourism GDP made up 6.8% of the total GVA (Gross Value Added). The sector directly employed approximately 381,800 people, accounting for 10.0% of total employment in the country. The top export for the Greek economy is tourism. Some of the best places for tourists are Athens, Santorini, Delphi, and Mani Peninsula.

Greece is well-known for its stunning road and railway networks. Although the most popular way to travel in Greece is by bus, traveling by Train to Greece can also be convenient. there are some international trains for travelers that connect Greece and its cities to different parts of the world. The Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE), which owns and maintains the infrastructure, and Train OSE and other private businesses, which operate the trains on the network, share responsibility for running the Greek railway system. There are roadways that link Greece's many regions. One such motorway is the A2, which links North-western Greece and North-eastern Greece. Rio and Peloponnese are connected by a cable bridge, which is also the longest cable bridge in Europe. In the nation's capital, there is an international airport that accommodates both domestic and foreign airlines.

Popular Train Companies to Greece

Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British train operating company owned by FirstGroup. The company started operating trains in 1838.

Eurostar

Eurostar

Eurostar, which began service in 1994, is a high-speed train that connects the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. Eurostar specializes in fast travel, air-conditioned comfort, simple check-in, and ultra-reliable Eurostar trains to Amsterdam, Brussels, and the Eurostar trains to Paris via the Channel Tunnel.

London North Eastern Railway

London North Eastern Railway

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. 

SNCF

SNCF

SNCF, which stands for "Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français", is France's state-owned national railway business.

Greece Attractions and Things to Do

There are a number of exciting attractions to visit in Greece, some of which can be seen below.

Parthenon

Parthenon

Visit the holy temple of Greece – PARTHENON. It is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron.Parthenon, temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens.

Acropolis Museum

Acropolis Museum

If you are a history loves and if you are in Greece, the Acropolis Museum is a must for you to know the history of the place. The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.

Acropolis of Athens

Acropolis of Athens

Experience The Acropolis of Athens which is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.

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