* [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... @ 2008-08-25 11:56 dave.l 2008-08-25 12:11 ` Steve Simon ` (2 more replies) 0 siblings, 3 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: dave.l @ 2008-08-25 11:56 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs ... and any great travel plans to share? DaveL ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-25 11:56 [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? dave.l @ 2008-08-25 12:11 ` Steve Simon 2008-08-25 15:56 ` hiro 2008-08-27 10:19 ` matt 2008-08-25 17:39 ` lucio 2008-08-27 9:51 ` Jonas A 2 siblings, 2 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: Steve Simon @ 2008-08-25 12:11 UTC (permalink / raw) To: 9fans > Any Brits going to iwp9? ... > ... and any great travel plans to share? yes, and "i must sort that out" -Steve ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-25 12:11 ` Steve Simon @ 2008-08-25 15:56 ` hiro 2008-08-27 12:08 ` spyros lalis 2008-10-09 13:31 ` hiro 2008-08-27 10:19 ` matt 1 sibling, 2 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: hiro @ 2008-08-25 15:56 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs I'm currently enjoying cheap wine with some friends in Saloniki. If you get a cheap ticket you can go to Volos from here with the bus (it is much more comfortable than the train). From the airport to the bus station you will have to travel to the other side of the city, which can take quite some time (there will be a munical bus numbered 78, which will go to both the bus (ΚΤΕΛ) and train station for 1€). Taxis are a bit expensive from the airport, but it's still affordable here. Here is the timetable for the munical bus: http://www.oasth.gr/routes/route_eng.php?route_num=78 The timetables for the ΚΤΕΛ busses will hopefully be updated in time: http://www.ktelvolou.gr/dromologia_ath_ther.html I'm going to start studying in Germany in a few weeks, so I'm not sure if I'm able to come. Germans from NRW should try to get a germanwings ticket fast (they're still quite cheap; got one for under 100€). Perhaps some other guy could tell how to get to Volos from Athens... ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-25 15:56 ` hiro @ 2008-08-27 12:08 ` spyros lalis 2008-10-09 9:08 ` sqweek 2008-10-09 13:31 ` hiro 1 sibling, 1 reply; 13+ messages in thread From: spyros lalis @ 2008-08-27 12:08 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs Public transportation from Athens to Volos is via train (you must usually change trains in Larissa) or bus. To reach the "Liosion" intercity bus station from the airport: Option 1, via the metro (about 60') * from the airport take line 3 (Line 3), direction "Egaleo" * at "Monastiraki" change to line 1, direction "Kifisia" * get off at "Kato Patissia" * walk to the bus station (+15') Option 2, via suburban rail and metro (about 45') * from the airport take the suburban railway, direction "Larissa" * at "Neratziotisa" change to metro line 1, direction "Piraeus" * get off at "Kato Patissia" * walk to the bus station (+15') A map that shows how to reach the bus station from "Kato Patissia" http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=38.011549,23.725061&spn=0.00754,0.012939&z=16&msid=100308688324317463199.0004556f172375b58a10c Option 3, via bus (no idea how much this takes): * take bus X93 from the airport, which passes by the "Liosion" intercity bus station To reach the "Larissa" train station from the airport: Option 1, via the metro (about 45') * from the airport take line 3, direction "Egaleo" * at "Syntagma" change to line 2, direction "Aghios Antonios" * get off at "Larissa" * walk over to the nearby train station Option 2, via the suburban rail (about 40') * from the airport take the suburban railway, direction "Larissa" * get off at "Larissa" Note that the station "Larissa" is an abbreviation for "Train Station to Larissa", not the city itself. We will try to collect relevant timetable information for train and bus connections from Athens/Thessaloniki (some of this is not yet available and/or in Greek). I will send a note when done. > Perhaps some other guy could tell how to get to Volos from Athens... ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-27 12:08 ` spyros lalis @ 2008-10-09 9:08 ` sqweek 0 siblings, 0 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: sqweek @ 2008-10-09 9:08 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:08 PM, spyros lalis <lalis@inf.uth.gr> wrote: > We will try to collect relevant timetable information > for train and bus connections from Athens/Thessaloniki > (some of this is not yet available and/or in Greek). > I will send a note when done. Hi spyros, Is this information still forthcoming? Thanks for what you've posted so far. -sqweek ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-25 15:56 ` hiro 2008-08-27 12:08 ` spyros lalis @ 2008-10-09 13:31 ` hiro 2008-10-09 13:57 ` spyros lalis 2008-10-09 13:57 ` Noah Evans 1 sibling, 2 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: hiro @ 2008-10-09 13:31 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs > The timetables for the ΚΤΕΛ busses will hopefully be updated in time: > http://www.ktelvolou.gr/dromologia_ath_ther.html Of course they didn't only update it, but also changed the URL. This is the timetable for the busses connecting volos to athens and saloniki: http://www.ktelvolou.gr/dromologia_ath_xeim.html ΠΡΟΟΡΙΣΜΟΣ = Destination ΑΘΗΝΑ = Athens θΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ = Saloniki ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΩΝ = Daily ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΥ = Saturdays ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ = Sundays ΑΝΑΧΩΡΗΣΗ = Departure ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ = return trip (what you want for going to Volos) ΑΝΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΤΟ = not served ΚΥΡΙΑΚΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΟΡΤΕΣ = Sundays and holidays "ΤΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ 04:30 ΒΟΛΟΣ-ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΟΡΤΕΣ ΑΝΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΤΟ" = the route 04:30 Volos-Thessaloniki is not served at Sundays and holidays. And if you have to stay in Saloniki for a day (i.e. a late plane) take the chance and see the city. It is not very big and you can see a lot of interesting places by foot. ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-10-09 13:31 ` hiro @ 2008-10-09 13:57 ` spyros lalis 2008-10-09 13:57 ` Noah Evans 1 sibling, 0 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: spyros lalis @ 2008-10-09 13:57 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs We have placed some travel info on http://iwp9.inf.uth.gr/travel.html (can also be reached from the main page) What is missing is the railway info, which we hope to gather pretty soon. cheers ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-10-09 13:31 ` hiro 2008-10-09 13:57 ` spyros lalis @ 2008-10-09 13:57 ` Noah Evans 1 sibling, 0 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: Noah Evans @ 2008-10-09 13:57 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs I think a few folks are going to try to catch an evening bus out of Athens on the night of the 29th. IIRC there are buses at 6 8 and 10pm if anyone would like to coordinate. http://www.uva-aias.net/files/lower/Transport%20to%20Volos1.pdf Noah 2008/10/9 hiro <23hiro@googlemail.com>: >> The timetables for the ΚΤΕΛ busses will hopefully be updated in time: >> http://www.ktelvolou.gr/dromologia_ath_ther.html > > Of course they didn't only update it, but also changed the URL. > This is the timetable for the busses connecting volos to athens and saloniki: > http://www.ktelvolou.gr/dromologia_ath_xeim.html > > ΠΡΟΟΡΙΣΜΟΣ = Destination > ΑΘΗΝΑ = Athens > θΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ = Saloniki > > ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΩΝ = Daily > ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΥ = Saturdays > ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ = Sundays > > ΑΝΑΧΩΡΗΣΗ = Departure > ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ = return trip (what you want for going to Volos) > > > ΑΝΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΤΟ = not served > ΚΥΡΙΑΚΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΟΡΤΕΣ = Sundays and holidays > "ΤΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ 04:30 ΒΟΛΟΣ-ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΟΡΤΕΣ > ΑΝΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΤΟ" = the route 04:30 Volos-Thessaloniki is not served at > Sundays and holidays. > > And if you have to stay in Saloniki for a day (i.e. a late plane) take > the chance and see the city. It is not very big and you can see a lot > of interesting places by foot. > ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-25 12:11 ` Steve Simon 2008-08-25 15:56 ` hiro @ 2008-08-27 10:19 ` matt 2008-08-27 11:21 ` matt 1 sibling, 1 reply; 13+ messages in thread From: matt @ 2008-08-27 10:19 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs > yes, and "i must sort that out" > > -Steve > > > Like wise with the "must sort that out" part I plan to go via train nottingham - london - paris - italy - greece (including a couple of ferries) Last time I tried to sort it the timetables for Oct. weren't complete but it's time to look again now ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-27 10:19 ` matt @ 2008-08-27 11:21 ` matt 0 siblings, 0 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: matt @ 2008-08-27 11:21 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs > > I plan to go via train nottingham - london - paris - italy - greece > (including a couple of ferries) > > Last time I tried to sort it the timetables for Oct. weren't complete > but it's time to look again now naturally, 5 mins after I sent this I got told about a feature film were shooting up until the Thursday so it looks like I'll be flying out last minute, hopefully I'll catch the train back. dammit !! ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-25 11:56 [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? dave.l 2008-08-25 12:11 ` Steve Simon @ 2008-08-25 17:39 ` lucio 2008-08-27 9:51 ` Jonas A 2 siblings, 0 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: lucio @ 2008-08-25 17:39 UTC (permalink / raw) To: 9fans > ... and any great travel plans to share? Hardly a Brit and going via Italy, but I'll be there. ++L ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-25 11:56 [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? dave.l 2008-08-25 12:11 ` Steve Simon 2008-08-25 17:39 ` lucio @ 2008-08-27 9:51 ` Jonas A 2008-08-31 12:34 ` hiro 2 siblings, 1 reply; 13+ messages in thread From: Jonas A @ 2008-08-27 9:51 UTC (permalink / raw) To: 9fans Hello! This is my travelling plans from Sweden; Tuesday 28th: Train from Trollh�ttan to Copenhagen. Fly from there to Thessaloniki in Greece (changing flights in Frankfurt am Main). >From Thessaloniki [???????????] (second largest city in Greece) I'll take the train to Larisa [???????] and from there the train to Volos [?????]. To figure this out, I had to use 1) Thomas Cook rail atlas over Europe 2) www.ose.gr and 3) google translate. As far as I have figured, OSE only show direct connexions, you have to _know_ where to change trains. But then, I don't understand greek. I have yet to decide if I am sleeping one night in Thessaloniki before I go to Volos, or if will try to catch a late train, giving me a whole day to relax in Volos, before the workshop begins. I am thinking of staying at Alexandros hotel instead of Park hotel, as the former seems to be a bit cheaper (I asked Park Hotel about the IWP9 discount, but it was EUR68 a night, and Alexandros was like EUR49). Have not booked yet. My flight back from Thessaloniki is on sunday 2th October before lunch, so I will take the train the day before. I have tried to avoid to tight margins, to minimise the risk of getting stuck somewhere. :-) /Jonas (this is by the way, my first post to this group) ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
* Re: [9fans] Any Brits going to iwp9? ... 2008-08-27 9:51 ` Jonas A @ 2008-08-31 12:34 ` hiro 0 siblings, 0 replies; 13+ messages in thread From: hiro @ 2008-08-31 12:34 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Jonas A <jonas.amoson@home.se> wrote: > Hello! > > This is my travelling plans from Sweden; > > Tuesday 28th: Train from Trollhättan to Copenhagen. Fly from there to > Thessaloniki in Greece (changing flights in Frankfurt am Main). > > From Thessaloniki [???????????] (second largest city in Greece) I'll > take the train > to Larisa [???????] and from there the train to Volos [?????]. To > figure this out, > I had to use 1) Thomas Cook rail atlas over Europe 2) www.ose.gr and > 3) google > translate. As far as I have figured, OSE only show direct connexions, > you have > to _know_ where to change trains. But then, I don't understand greek. > > I have yet to decide if I am sleeping one night in Thessaloniki before > I go to > Volos, or if will try to catch a late train, giving me a whole day to > relax in Volos, > before the workshop begins. > > I am thinking of staying at Alexandros hotel instead of Park hotel, as > the former > seems to be a bit cheaper (I asked Park Hotel about the IWP9 discount, > but it was EUR68 a night, and Alexandros was like EUR49). Have not > booked yet. > > My flight back from Thessaloniki is on sunday 2th October before > lunch, so I > will take the train the day before. I have tried to avoid to tight > margins, to minimise > the risk of getting stuck somewhere. :-) > > /Jonas (this is by the way, my first post to this group) > > How long does the train take from Saloniki to Volos? I couldn't find anything about that, a lot of people here claim that it takes ages:) ^ permalink raw reply [flat|nested] 13+ messages in thread
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