The Pelion train

The Pelion Train A little train’s fascinating story and the mythical tales of Mt. Pelion, all combined in a single magical journey!

The train operates between the Ano Lehonia (12km away from the city of Volos) Railway Station and Milies Railway Station (can be found on the main road towards the historic village Milies).

For on train rental, tickets and travel schedule, please contact the TRAINOSE Travel Office at Volos, by phone/fax at 24210 39723, e-mail at grafeio.volou@trainose.gr, as well as by calling 14511, which operates on a 24-hour basis.

The terrain between Ano Lehonia and Milies is mountainous, filled with lush vegetation, mainly consisting of plane trees, olives and pine trees.

The train normally operates from spring till autumn. During this period one cyclical trip is made in the mountainous part of the line, which is the only segment currently in operation. The running time is 1h 30m (including a 15m stop at the scenic station of Ano Gatzea.

The little train of Pelion makes a stop at the Olive and Oil Museum

Passegers may visit the Olive and Oil Museum in the Pelion village Ano Gatzea (the train stops for 15 min) where they will learn how to make olive oil and soap. Then they will visit the traditional village of Milies where they get the chance to travel by Smudgy, the little train of Pelion.

Hey it's me now and then...

Hey it's me now and then...Volos is my mother's hometown and I've spent most of my life travelling around Volos, Pelion and Meteora. Here are I am waiting for the little train of Pelion "Smudgy" at the train station of Mylies in Pelion.