University of Thessaly

Conference will take place at the administrative building of the University of Thessaly (Papastratos Building) at the promenade of Volos.

The Papastratos Central Building is a modern construction which joins three separate buildings by an atrium covered by a modern glass dome. Exhibitions and other events take place here.
The three joined buildings are:
• The renovated Papastratos Old Building, typical for the Volos Strand, used to be the Papastratos Tobacco Warehouse. Nowdays it is used as an administrative center for the Rectorate and Administrative Services of the University.
• The modern Delmouzos Building with glass exterior surfaces, which comprises Lecture Halls, the large Kordatos Auditorium and the smaller one Saratsis auditorium, the University Ballroom, the Network Operation Center, the Foreign Languages Office and the Physical Education Office.
• The New Building-Offices for the academic staff members and Secretariats of the Departments of the School of Humanities.

City of Volos

Volos is one of the largest Greek cities and one of the most important ports in the country. It is located in central Greece (320 km north of Athens and 219 km south of Thessaloniki). A natural harbour in the Pagasetic Gulf and a stone's throw from Mount Pelion, it combines all the allure of the sea with the mystical beauty of the mountain of the Centaurs. The city is associated with the famed expedition of the Argonauts, one of the most important epics of Greek mythology.

How to get to Volos

There are several ways to get to the city of Volos, most of them being a combination of means of public transportation.

Volos by car

Volos is the heart of Greece and easily accessible. A drive from Athens takes about 3 hours(330 km) and a drive from Thessaloniki takes about 2 hours (212 km). The highway connecting all three cities is modern and comfortable.

Volos by intercity bus

Timetable information and online booking can be found at http://ktelvolou.gr/en/home/

The trip is 2.30 hours approx. travelling from Thessaloniki and 4.30 hours travelling from Athens

You can reach University of Thessaly from the bus station on foot (25 minutes approx.), by taxi (Cars are easily recognized because they are all silver coloured with illuminated sign marked "TAXI" on top.) or by bus (n. 5).

Volos by intercity train

Timetable information can be found at https://tickets.trainose.gr/dromologia/

There are several routes every day from Athens or Thessaloniki to Volos.

You can reach University of Thessaly from the bus station on foot (20 minutes approx.) or by taxi (Cars are easily recognized because they are all silver coloured with illuminated sign marked "TAXI" on top.)

Volos by airplane

Participants from other European cities can reach Volos by plane through airports of Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport), Thessaloniki or Volos (Nea Anchialos).

Useful phone numbers

Country calling code  +30

International call prefix 00