Venue Info
Papastratos Central Building
University of Thessaly
Argonafton & Filellinon
38221 Volos
Greece
Volos, a coastal city in central mainland Greece, located approximately 330 km (205 miles) from Athens and 215 km (135 miles) from Thessaloniki.
Most international visitors arrive via Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. Volos can be reached from Athens in 3–4 hours by intercity bus, train or car. When traveling by train, services terminate in Larissa, and a connecting bus to Volos is provided by the railway company as part of the rail journey.
An alternative gateway is Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia. From Thessaloniki, Volos is reachable in 2.5–3 hours by direct intercity bus or by car. Train travel from Thessaloniki also terminates in Larissa, with an onward railway-operated bus connection to Volos.
Useful links:
Intercity bus: https://ktelvolou.gr
Railway services (Hellenic Train): https://www.hellenictrain.gr
In late November, Volos typically has mild to cool autumn weather. Average daytime temperatures are around 14–17 °C (57–63 °F), with evenings cooling to about 9–11 °C (48–52 °F). Skies can be partly cloudy, and rainfall becomes more frequent than earlier in the autumn, so expect moderate chances of showers. Overall, conditions are cool and somewhat breezy, suitable for layered clothing.
Travel & Transportation
Intercity Buses (KTEL Volos) – routes from Athens, Thessaloniki, and mainland cities
https://ktelvolou.gr
Railway Services (trains & rail-operated bus connections)
https://www.hellenictrain.gr
Athens International Airport
https://www.aia.gr
Thessaloniki International Airport
https://www.skg-airport.gr
Getting Around in Volos
Volos City Buses (ASTIKO KTEL Volos)
https://astikoktelvolou.gr
Taxi Services in Volos
https://www.taxivolos.gr
Practical Information
Municipality of Volos (official city information)
https://www.volos-city.gr
Official Tourism Portal of Greece
https://www.visitgreece.gr
Emergency Numbers
General emergency: 112
Police: 100
Ambulance: 166