Getting to Greece is easy, with many major airlines flying there. Overland travel is possible from northern Europe but it's becoming a thing of the past due to the falling prices of air fares. Travelling within the country presents very few problems as there is a comprehensive public transport system. Buses are frequent and popular and the network even extends to small villages.
Greece offers a safe and fast transportation system all over the country. Athens has the privilege to be the only city with a Metropolitan Railway system in the mainland accompanied by a tram network and suburban railway.
Public transportation is very easy with maps on each stop displaying the buses route and the estimated time of arrival for each line in the major cities. The passenger has to buy a ticket before boarding the bus, with its value differentiating in each city.
The Greek railway system covers the mainland with daily routes and links the country with Central Europe and Turkey. The Hellenic Railway Association offers special routes as excursions for a tour through Greece's magnificent land.
Greek yellow taxis are surprisingly cheap when compared to their European standards. Every licensed taxi is equipped with meter that displays the tariffs and surcharges. However, in many tourist areas the amount of money you have to pay for a ride to a specific destination might be fixed. Take notice that taxis cannot deny you a ride or pickup extra passengers without your permission.
As far as coastal transportation is concerned, the transportation network serves all Greek islands with the Greek fleet which consists of various types of vessels. These vessels connect the central harbours of Attica or Piraeus with all islands. A more limited number of vessels serves the port of Thessaloniki. All passenger ships offer First and Economy classes, restaurants and other services depending on the duration of the trip.
Airports reach a total number of 44 covering all popular tourist destinations with International and Domestic connections. Eleftherios Venizelos is the glorious airport of Athens.
