Hellenic Train
Hellenic Train S.A. (Ελληνικοί Σιδηρόδρομοι Α.Ε.) operates all state passenger services on the Greek standard-gauge network. The company runs long-distance, regional and suburban services (“Proastiakos”). Since 2017, it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the Italian state railway Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS).
Summary
- FIP Coupons and FIP 50 Tickets are accepted.
- Reservation is mandatory on long-distance trains.
Validity of FIP Tickets
Train Categories and Reservations
Class Categories
- Class B: Usable with an FIP Card or FIP Coupon for 2nd class. Most Hellenic Train services only have Class B.
- Class A: Usable with an FIP Card or FIP Coupon for 1st class. This class exists on some IC trains. Complimentary refreshments, coffee, water and snacks are offered.3
Ticket and Reservation Purchase
Online
On-Site
On the Train
Reservations are not available on the train. If you start your journey at a station where the ticket office is unstaffed, tickets can be purchased on the train.4
Discounts
At public fares, children up to 4 years travel free of charge, children up to 12 years receive a 50% discount on the adult fare. From 12 years, the regular adult fare applies.1
Special Tariff Conditions
Break of journey
A break of journey is not permitted.1
Rebookings and cancellations of FIP 50 Tickets
Before the start of travel, tickets can be cancelled up to 10 minutes before the scheduled departure.5
- For cancellations up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time from the departure station, 100% of the face value of the original ticket is refunded.
- For cancellations between 48 and 2 hours before the scheduled departure time from the departure station, 80% of the face value of the original ticket is refunded.
- For cancellations less than 2 hours before the scheduled departure time from the departure station and up to the closing of the issuing system, 50% of the face value of the original ticket is refunded.
To cancel a ticket purchased at the ticket office, the ticket must be presented. The ticket price is refunded via the originally chosen payment method. A ticket purchased online can be cancelled at the ticket office or via the telephone hotline by providing the ticket number. The ticket price is refunded via the chosen payment method. Registered users can cancel the ticket themselves via the ticket management in the “My Trips” menu.
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