GreeceLarissa (; Greek: Λάρισα, Lárisa, pronounced [ˈlarisa] ) is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transport hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos and the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens.
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Your Larissa day plan
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Climate in Larissa
Best time to visit: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Average temperature
6°Jan
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15°Apr
19°May
24°Jun
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8°Dec
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Day trips and nearby cities from Larissa
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Larissa; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripVolos
Greece
54 km≈ 1 h
Day tripThessaloniki
Greece
120 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightIoannina
Greece
134 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightPatras
Greece
166 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Long day or overnightKorce
Albania
177 km≈ 2 h 45 min
Long day or overnightPiraeus
Greece
217 km≈ 3 h 25 min
Long day or overnightAthens
Greece
217 km≈ 3 h 25 min
Weekend tripElbasan
Albania
257 km≈ 4 h
From Larissa you can reach Volos (54 km), Thessaloniki (120 km), Ioannina (134 km), Patras (166 km) and Korce (177 km) in about 1 h to 2 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Larissa
The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Sep to Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 12°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.