Eurail Pass Benefits in Greece

Transport

Set sail for Italy with Attica

Superfast Ferries in cooperation with ANEK LINES

With Attica you can travel between Greece and Italy on the following routes:

Bari (Italy) - Corfu (Greece)*
Bari (Italy) - Igoumenitsa (Greece)
Bari (Italy) - Patras (Greece)
Ancona (Italy) - Corfu (Greece)*
Ancona (Italy) - Igoumenitsa (Greece)
Ancona (Italy) - Patras(Greece)
Venice (Italy) - Corfu (Greece)*
Venice (Italy) - Igoumenitsa (Greece)
Venice (Italy) - Patras(Greece)

*All routes between Corfu and all ports in Italy are only available in the summer period.

Read more about this benefit: Holders of a Eurail Global Pass (1st class) are entitled to free air seats or dormitories (if available). Holders or a Eurail Global Pass (2nd class) are entitled to free deck passage.

Holders of a Eurail One Country Pass Italy or Eurail One Country Pass Greece are entitled to a 30% discount on any class on board (except for LUX cabins) on any of the routes mentioned above.

Holders of a Eurail Greek Islands Pass (5 or 6 days) are entitled to a 30% discount on any class on board for trips that are an addition to the trips included in the Greek Islands Passes.

Please note that Pass holders (except those with a Greek Islands Pass) do have to pay seasonal surcharges, port taxes and fuel surcharges:

Seasonal surcharge:

June and September: €15 per person

July and August: €25 per person

Port taxes: €7 per passsenger, per embarkation

It's possible a fuel surcharge of up to €10 may apply on your trip

Check in time: 2 hours before departure

These surcharges do not apply to Greek Islands Pass holders (with the exception of additional trips with a 30% discount)

Booking information

Reservations can be made online at the Superfast Ferries website. Please note that there are special instructions for Eurail travellers' discounts.

If you need help making a reservation on one of the ferries, you can contact Attica:

+30 (0)210 891 9700

helpdesk@attica-group.com

helpdesk@anek-superfast.com
Contact information: Contact/Embarkation Information in Greece:

Terminal Station PATRAS

Address: South Patras Port, Akti Dymeon str.

Tel: +30 (0)2610 622 500 or +30 (0)2610 634 000

E-mail: info.patraport@superfast.com or info.patrasport.bari@superfast.com

Info: A shuttle bus service between the New Port and the Old Port (TRAINOSE train stations) is available (for approximately €1.00). Passengers need to check-in at the New Port (Akti Dymeon str.)

Terminal Station IGOUMENITSA

Address: New Port Egnatia

Tel: +30 (0)26650 28150

E-mail: info.igoumenitsaport@superfast.com

Terminal Station CORFU

Address: 22 Ethnikis Antistaseos Street, New Port

Tel: +30 (0)26610 81222; E-mail: info.corfuport@superfast.com

Contact/Embarkation Information in Italy:

Terminal Station BARI

Address: Stazione Marittima Porto, 6, Corso Antonio de Tulio

Tel: +39 0805282828

E-mail: info.bariport@superfast.com

Terminal Station ANCONA

Address:Via Luigi Einaudi, Zona Mandracchio

Tel: +39 071 202 033-4

E-mail: info.anconaport@superfast.com

Terminal Station VENICE

Address: Via Dell'Ellettronica, Fusina

Tel: +39 041 528 6522

E-mail: info@anekitalia.com

Discounted travel on the domestic routes of Blue Star Ferries

Eurail Global Pass holders receive a 30% discount on domestic routes, and Eurail Greek Islands Pass holders receive a 30% discount if all Greek Island Pass trips are used up, provided that you've already realised a crossing in the Adriatic Sea with Superfast Ferries or ANEK Lines.

Read more about this benefit: The discount is valid on the following routes:

Piraeus – Chania/Heraklion (Crete). Operated by Anek Superfast.

Piraeus – Cyclades islands (Syros – Tinos – Mykonos – Paros – Naxos – Ios – Santorini – Amorgos – Iraklia – Schinoussa – Koufonissi – Donoussa)

Piraeus – Dodecanese islands (Astypalaia – Kalymnos – Nisyros – Tilos – Lipsi – Symi – Kastellorizo – Patmos – Leros – Kos – Rhodes)

Piraeus – Chios – Lesbos - Psara - Oinousses

Booking information

For reservations you can call +30 210 891 9800 or e-mail the Attica helpdesk.

Visit the Blue Star Ferries website for more information.

Minoan Lines

Eurail pass holders receive a 20% discount on the Minoan Lines ferry from Athens (Pireaus) to Crete (Heraklion). Additionally, travelers receive 20% discount on all passenger accommodation categories.

Read more about this benefit: Booking information
To make a reservation please contact +30 210 4145700 or e-mail booking@minoan.gr. Please present your Eurail Pass when requested.

Find out more at the Minoan Lines website.

Additional charges and conditions

Season surcharge:
- Middle season: €10 per person
- High Season: €20 per person

Port Taxes: €7

The discount is not cumulative with other discounts of the standard commercial policy, except for the 20% early booking offer in the Adriatic lines. The cancelation policy of the company is valid for tickets with the offer above. Check-in time is two hours prior to departure. Fuel surcharge may apply.

Set sail for Italy with Grimaldi Line ferries

Eurail Pass holders receive a 20% discount on full or special fares for ship passage, and 10% on accommodation supplements for Pullman seats, berth or cabins on Grimaldi Line ferries taking you between Greece and Italy.

Discount applies on the following route:

Igoumenitsa / Patras - Brindisi (Italy)

Read more about this benefit: Booking information

Reservations can be made online at the Grimaldi Lines website. Choose the agreement EURAIL PASS in the related list and enter your Pass Cover number in the "code/number" box.

Reservations can also be made by phone ((+39) 081 496 444 or (+34) 902 531 333) or by email (info@grimaldi.napoli.it or reservas@grimalditour.com), including a copy of your Pass.

You can also visit one of the Grimaldi Lines Travel Agencies in Italy:

Grimaldi Tours Napoli, Via Marchese Campodisola 13

Grimaldi Tours Roma, Via Boncompagni 43

Grimaldi Tours Palermo, Via Emerico Amari 8

Additional charges and conditions

Fixes due: €25 per person

For more information about this benefit, visit the Grimaldi Lines website.

Accommodation

Stay in the heart of Athens at Novus City Hotel

Eurail Pass holders get a 20% discount on stays at the Novus City Hotel in Athens. This 4-star hotel is superbly located in the cultural heart of the city and just a 10-minute walk from the main railway station. Your stay in Athens will improve immensely so book as soon as you include Athens in your trip.

Read more about this benefit: How to claim:

To take advantage of this exciting offer, send an email to Novus City Hotel using the address manager@novushotel.gr. In your email, make sure to provide your Eurail Pass Cover Number as well as details about the room and dates you wish to book and ensure showing the pass upon check in.

Your discount applies to the official prices shown on the Novus City Hotel website.

Attractions

Enjoy a VIP shopping experience at McArthurGlen

Go shopping for a day in Athens, at McArthurGlen Desiger Outlets! As a Eurail Pass holder you can take advantage of some special offers, like a 10% discount at selected stores!

Read more about this benefit: What you'll get:

A 10% Discount Card that can be used for any purchase made in any of the participating shops in any of the participating Designer Outlets.

A free coffee voucher to use at any of the cafes or restaurants in the participating Designer Outlets.

How to claim the offer:

Show your Eurail Pass at the outlet's Information Centre.

Keep in mind:

The offers are valid in participating stores only and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Coffee Voucher is valid in all cafés and restaurants. One voucher per valid Eurail Pass, cannot be exchanged for cash. For more information and to plan your visit please visit www.mcarthurglen.com.