There are several ways to get to the city of Volos, most of them being a combination of public means of transport. The simplest way to come to Volos is to get a direct flight to Athens or Thessaloniki, and then use a scheduled intercity bus route to Volos as indicated below. You may also wish to allocate a day or two for a tour of Pelion, an area of unique natural beauty and the mythological home of the Centaurs.
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The Nea Anchialos National airport is a small airport around half an hour drive from the city of Volos located 27km south-west from the city. It serves several destinations (charter flights) such as: Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva, London, Munich, Paris, Tel Aviv, and Vienna.Airlines using the Nea Anchialos National airport include: Austrian Airlines, Condor, Hop, Transavia, Transavia France, TUIfly, small planet, TUS airways.
From the airport to the city, you may use:
The public service managed by KTEL buses or take a taxi.
For more information on the airport: http://www.thessalyairport.gr/en/
For more information on KTEL: http://ktelvolou.gr/en/home/
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The Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located 27 km east of the city of Athens. A large number of European and International carriers fly direct into Athens. The airport has excellent public transit connections to the city.
There are two alternative ways to go from Athens to Volos:
From the airport to the city center, the bus, or the railway station you may use:
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Flights to Thessaloniki are available by many airlines from various parts of Europe. There are direct flights to Thessaloniki from London, Milan, Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Zurich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Belgrade, Larnaca, Istanbul and Bucharest. During summer months there are also many charter flights, especially from cities in Germany and the UK.
There are two alternative ways to go from Thessaloniki to Volos:
From the airport to the city center, the bus, or the railway station you may use:
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To go from Patras to Volos you should use the intercity bus: Timetable information and online booking can be found at http://ktelvolou.gr/en/home/. Buses to Volos only travel Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
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Volos is the heart of Greece easily accessible virtually from anywhere. You should foresee a 3hour ride from Athens (324 km) or a 2hour ride from Thessaloniki (218 km). The highway connecting all three cities is modern and comfortable. You should be expecting to spend around €15 for tolls and €40-50 of gas each way.
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The venue of DTVEDA 2017 is the Domotel Xenia Volos Hotel in Volos, Greece. The address is Plastira 1, Volos 382 21 Volos and the GPS coordinates are 39°21’13.9″N, 22°57’26.2″E. If puzzled, you may call at +30 2421 092700 for directions.
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The following special arrangements have been made with the Domotel Xenia Volos Hotel to accommodate the participants of the conference at reduced rates.
Dates:
Arrival date: Thursday, July 6, 2017
Departure date: Saturday, July 8, 2017
Room type and rate for the above dates (the rates of double rooms are the same irrespectively of whether they are used by one or two persons):
single room city view: € 82 /night
double room city view: € 98 / night
double room sea view: € 120 / night
The above rates are comprehensive of all legal charges and taxes and include the following services:
Greek traditional buffet breakfast
Outdoor parking for hotel residents
Wi Fi internet access
Use of the Elxis Xenia Spa & Fitness Center
Use of the outdoor pool
Reservations:
For reservations call Domotel Xenia Volos Hotel at (+30) 24210 92700 or send e-mail to resaxenia@domotel.gr and ask for the DTVEDA 2017 workshop rates for your accommodation in Volos