Access

By car: The prefecture of Magnesia and the capital of the prefecture, Volos, have easy access by car. Volos is 320 km from Athens, 208 km from Thessaloniki and 240km from Ioannina.

By bus: The prefecture of Magnesia and Volos have frequent connection by bus with Athens and Thessaloniki and the surrounding main cities like Larissa, Trikala, Ioannina, Agrinio, Lamia, Patra, Kozani etc. Buses also connect Volos with the towns and villages of the prefecture as Almiros, Pelion and Velestino.
Bus Station Volos: (+30) 24210 33254, 25527, 8001135555
Bus Station Almiros: (+30) 24220 23733
Timetable: www.ktelvolou.gr

By train: On the railway route from Athens to Thessaloniki, trains make a stop in Larissa and then with a different train, reach Volos city. In case of direct response in Larissa, trip takes 5 hours from Athens and 2.15 hours from Thessaloniki.
Volos Train Station: (+30) 24210 24056
Timetable: www.trainose.gr
 
By boat: The port of Volos is a key junction of Magnesia and central Greece and the islands of Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos). The frequency of service varies depending on the season.
Depending on the type of boat trip lasts:
Volos-Skiathos: 1 hour & 45΄.
Volos-Glossa (Skopelos): 2 hours & 15΄.
Volos-Skopelos: 2 hours & 55΄.
Volos-Alonissos: 3 hours & 30΄.
 
By plane: The prefecture of Magnesia through the airport Nea Aghialos near Almiros, is linked to Nuremberg (Germany), Charleroi (Brussels), Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Vienna (Austria). The frequency of service varies depending on the season.
Nea Aghialos Airport
Tel: (+30) 24280 76886
www.newanchialosairport.gr

Useful information

Marinas: If you visit the prefecture of Magnesia by boat you can moor at the central pier of Volos where you can refuel water, electricity and fuel.

 
Useful telephone numbers

Health Services
Hospital of Volos: (+30) 24210 94200-20, 36870
Almiros Health Center: (+30) 24220 22222
Zagora Health Center: (+30) 24260 22222, 22979
Velestino Health Center: (+30) 24250 22222, 23113
Municipality
Municipality of Volos: (+30) 24210 92100
Municipality of Almiros: (+30) 24220 21377
Police
Volos Police Station: (+30) 24210 76920
Traffic Police Volos: (+30) 24210 76968
Tourist Police Volos: (+30) 24210 76987
Almiros Police: (+30) 24220 23333
Traffic Police Almiros: (+30) 24220 21275
Port Authority
Volos Port Authority: (+30) 24210 38888, 28888
Port Police: (+30) 24210 38888
Fire Service, Forestry Service
Volos Fire Service: (+30) 24210 38045
Almiros Fire Service: (+30) 24220 26198
Transportation
Volos Bus station: (+30) 24210 33254
Almiros Bus station: (+30) 24220 23733
Volos Taxi: (+30) 24210 27777
Train timetable: (+30) 24210 24056
Nea Aghialos Airport: (+30) 24280 76886
Other
Tourist information center: (+30) 24210 30940
Pelion Ski Center: (+30) 24280 73719