Rail passenger rights in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Regulation (EU) 2021/782 applies, with compensation of 25 % of the ticket price from 60 minutes and 50 % from 120 minutes. The Regulatory Authority for Railways is the national enforcement body.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Legal basisDelayed or cancelled train journey | Regulation (EU) 2021/782 applies to international and domestic rail journeys. It has applied since 7 June 2023. [1] |
| Refund or re-routing from a delay ofDelayed or cancelled train journey | 60 minutes of delay [1] |
| Compensation for a delay of 60 to 119 minutesDelayed or cancelled train journey | 25 % of ticket price [1] |
| Compensation for a delay of 120 minutes or moreDelayed or cancelled train journey | 50 % of ticket price [1] |
| Enforcement bodyDelayed or cancelled train journey | Ρυθμιστική Αρχή Σιδηροδρόμων (Regulatory Authority for Railways, RAS), Athens [2] |
Notes
- The Commission's table of national exemptions (situation on 9 July 2026) shows no exemption notified by Greece.
- Article 18(1): where a delay of 60 minutes or more at the final destination is expected, the railway undertaking offers reimbursement, re-routing or continuation at a later date.
- Article 19(1): minimum compensation as a share of the ticket price, for delays not already reimbursed under Article 18.
Sources
- European Union (Publications Office, EUR-Lex): Regulation (EU) 2021/782 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 on rail passengers' rights and obligations (recast) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- European Commission (DG MOVE): National Enforcement Bodies under Regulation (EU) 2021/782 on rail passengers' rights and obligations (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.