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Lárisa

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Lárisa

Lárisa sits on the route: 10 minutes from Giánnouli, 51km from Mount Olympus.

Lárisa is a city located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 146,926, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lárisa sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lárisa to your route.

About Lárisa

The railway from Larissa to Volos (Greek: Σιδηροδρομική γραμμή Λαρίσης - Βόλου, romanized: Sidirodromikí grammí Lárisas - Vólou) is a standard-gauge railway that connects Larissa with the coastal port city of Volos in Thessaly, Greece. It is Thessaly's most important regional line after the Palaiofarsalos–Kalambaka

Read more railway. As a branch line of the Piraeus–Platy railway, its western terminus at Larissa provides connections to Athens and Thessaloniki.

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Where is Lárisa located?

Lárisa is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.6285 latitude, 22.4211 longitude.

What is the population of Lárisa?

Lárisa has a population of approximately 146,926 people, making it a city in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
146,926
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.6285, 22.4211

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Lárisa

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Palaios Panteleimonas

A restored 14th-century stone village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, its plane-shaded square looking straight down onto Platamon Castle and the Aegean. Cobbled lanes, guesthouses and tavernas: cars stop at the village edge.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Olympus

Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Lárisa

  • 68 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • 69 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
  • 71 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lárisa.

Giánnouli

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 12,277

Terpsithéa

🇬🇷 Greece

6 km awayPop. 1,992

Níkaia

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 3,274

Platýkampos

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 7,207

Fálanna

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 3,987

Chálki

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 1,837

Ampelóna

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 7,257

Týrnavos

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 10,796

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