Travel with Wheelchairs

Travel for passengers using wheelchairs is available on selected routes within the Hellenic Train network.

Available route

• Athens – Thessaloniki – Athens 

Specially designed compartments for passengers with reduced mobility are available on the following train services:

• IC 50 
• IC 56 
• IC 51 
• IC 57 

Passengers and their companions requiring specific assistance may travel in these compartments, following prior coordination with Customer Service. Τhis apartment can also accommodate passengers who need special conditions during the journey. Please,  contact Hellenic Train Customer Service Office before embarkation.

Wheelchair specifications

For safe transport, wheelchairs must not exceed:

• maximum width: 70 cm 
• maximum length: 130 cm 

Service conditions

• Up to two (2) wheelchair users per train service can be accommodated 
• Companions may travel in the same compartment upon prior arrangement 
• These trains are equipped with accessible toilets

Stations with Platform Lifts

Platform lifts for boarding and alighting are available at the following stations:

• Athens 
• Thessaloniki 
• Oinoi 
• Thiva 
• Livadeia 
• Larissa 
• Lianokladi 
• Tithorea 
• Palaiofarsalos 
• Katerini 
• Platy 
• Serres 
• Edessa 

Rack railway (Odontotos):

• Diakopto 
• Kalavryta (up to 1 wheelchair user per service) 

Additional Accessible Lines

Thessaloniki – Larissa line
Accessible stations:

• Thessaloniki 
• Platy 
• Katerini 
• Larissa 

Athens – Lianokladi line (trains 520 & 521)
Accessible stations:

• Athens 
• Livadeia 
• Lianokladi 

Note:
Wheelchair access is not available on Hellenic Train bus replacement services or on the Pelion railway.