University of Thessaly
The University was founded in 1984 and was named after the region of Thessaly which has four prefectures that all host various Schools in the four main cities of the region. You can watch the short video for the University of Thessaly here. The symbol of the University is Centaurus, the mythic symbol of the mount Pelion which overlooks the harbor and the city of Volos. Centaurus believed as the symbol of freedom, kindness and strength in Ancient Greek mythology. The University is the third largest university in Greece with 8 Schools and 35 Academic Departments, offering 99 programmes of studies (undergraduate and postgraduate) in a variety of scientific fields (i.e. health science, engineering, education, humanities, agriculture, economics and business administration, sports, technology).
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.
- The Roza Imvrioti Building hosts Offices for the academic staff members and Secretariats as well as lecture rooms of the Departments of the School of Humanities and Social Studies.
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
The conference will be held at University of Thessaly main building in Volos. Situated between Athens and Thessaloniki, combining heavenly sea and adventurous mountains as a gateway to Mount Pelion (the Centaurs mountain).
Flights to Athens and public transportation to Volos
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.
Athens to Volos:
- By intercity train
From the Athens airport, using metro or taxi (not bus), you should get off at “St. Larissis” (on the red metro line) and get a train ticket to Volos. You will need to change over at the city of Larissa (same ticket).
For more information on the train service: https://tickets.trainose.gr/dromologia/
If you choose to use the train from the city of Athens you should get off the train at Larissa Railway Station where there is bus direct connection to take you to Volos Railway Station (Larissa – Volos is about one hour driving distance).
- By intercity bus
From the Athens airport, using bus X93 or taxi (not metro), you should get off at “St. Yperastikon Leoforion Liosion” and get a direct ticket to Volos.
To issue your bus ticket, you can use the following link: https://ktelvolou.e-ticketing.gr/Pages/Destinations.aspx
You can use the electronic ticket for accessing the trip.
You may buy your ticket at the bus station but availability of seats is not guarantee
The trip is 4.15 hours approx.
The bus schedule for Athens-Volos and Volos-Athens (weekdays and weekends) is shown below
- Rent a car from the Athens Airport
Volos by Car. A drive from Athens takes about 3 hours (330 km).
Flights to Thessaloniki and public transportation to Volos
Flights to Thessaloniki are available by many airlines from various parts of Europe.
Thessaloniki to Volos:
- Intercity bus service
To reach the bus station from the airport you may use the bus Line 78 (or Line 78N during night hours), route Airport – KTEL /central bus station. Or Taxi ( cost to the bus station should be about €30-35).
To issue your bus ticket, you can use the following link: https://ktelvolou.e-ticketing.gr/Pages/Destinations.aspx
You may buy your ticket at the bus station but availability of seats is not guarantee. The trip is 2.30 hours approx.
Thessaloniki to Volos bus timetable information and online booking can be found below
- By intercity train
To reach the train station from the airport you may use the bus service is provided between the Airport and the city of Thessaloniki, with connections to the Central Railway Station and the “Makedonia” Regional Coach Terminal (KTEL). The bus stop is located at the departures area, in front of entrance 3 of T1. Tickets can be purchased by the bus driver. (For more Information please contact: https://oasth.gr/)
Timetable information for the train can be found at https://tickets.trainose.gr/dromologia/
If you choose to use the train from the city of Thessaloniki you should get off the train at Larissa Railway Station where there is bus direct connection to take you to Volos Railway Station (Larissa – Volos is about one hour driving distance).
- Rent a car
From the SKG Airport to Volos by Car. A drive from Thessaloniki takes about 2 hours (212 km).
Useful phone numbers
Country calling code +30
International call prefix 00
| University of Thessaly | 24210 74000, 24210 74500 |
| Tourist Information Center- Volos Info | 24210 30940 |
| Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) of Volos | 24210 24056, 24210 39723 |
| KTEL Intercity Bus | 24210 33257, 24210 25527 |
| Bus urban | 24210 25322, 24210 24232 |
| TAXI | 24210 27777 |
| Hospital | 24210 94200 |
| Emergency telephone number- Police | 100 |
| Ambulance Service | 166 |
Map of the City
The map of the city showing the bus (KTEL) and train (OSE) stations along with the central university building (University of Thessaly Beach Complex) are included below.
The venue of the Conference will be held at the Dept of Financial Studies, 78, street 28th Octovriou, Volos, P.C. 38333.
