Corfu, KTEL bus - Local, regional, inter-city lines

Creation and development of the Ktel de Kerkira company

• 1952 was the year the Ktel de Kerkira company was created following the decision of the Greek government to liberalize public road transport. The beginnings are modest, with a limited number of buses, just 10, which serve mainly rural areas of Corfu, connecting villages to main towns and markets.
• Over the years, Ktel has experienced significant growth, driven by increased tourism and economic development on the island. The transport network is gradually expanding across the whole of Corfu, serving coastal villages and inland areas.
• the company is investing in modernizing its bus fleet, purchasing new and more comfortable vehicles. New technologies are also being introduced, such as air conditioning and electronic ticketing systems.
• Between 1990 and today, KTELN has faced challenges with increased competition from taxi companies and car rental companies, which offer a more flexible and personalized alternative. The diversification of services becomes the solution to meet this challenge. Bus tours are organized for tourists, allowing them to discover the sites and attractions of the island. The digital development of the company which is renovating its website with online ticket purchases and a mobile applications
• Today Ktel de Kerkira has regained its position as transport leader, with a dominant market share. It operates a network of more than 50 lines which serve the entire island.

By adapting to market changes and diversifying its services, the company has been able to maintain its position and continue to offer a reliable and affordable transportation service to locals and tourists.

Local agencies of Ktel de Kerkira

They constitute an important point of contact for travelers who wish to travel by bus in Corfu. They offer a range of services and useful information to plan your trip and travel to different destinations with complete peace of mind.

To also serve seasonal customers, many offices are present in the villages of the island.

• You will find them in Corfu town, the central agency on the Dimokratias léoforos and at the San Rocco agency on Agiou Spyridonos street,
• Agencies in 22 villages on the island, in Acharavi, Agios Gordios, Benitses, Chalikounas, Dassia, Ermones, Glyfada, Gouvia, Ipsos, Kassiopi, Kavos, Kontokali, Messonghi, Moraitika, Paleokastritsa, Pelekas, Peroulades, Roda, Sidari, Sinies and Stavros.

Ktel agencies in Kerkira outside Corfu

In addition to local agencies located on the island of Corfu, Ktel de Kerkira also has agencies in several cities on mainland Greece.

• Athens, 39 rue Kifissou, at the KTEL station
• Igoumenitsa, Leoforou I. Metaxa
• Ioannina, 2 rue du 28 Oktovriou
• Patras, 18 rue Gerokostopoulou
• Thessaloniki, 24 Karamanli Street

Some Ktel Kerkira bus lines in Corfu

Urban lines:

• Corfu (town) - Kanoni - Achillion - Paleokastritsa
• Corfu (town) - Benitses - Moraitika - Messonghi
• Corfu (town) - Gouvia - Kontokali - Dassia
• Corfu (town) - Acharavi - Sidari - Roda
• Corfu (town) - Ipsos - Pyrgi - Barbati
• Corfu (town) - Agios Gordios - Pelekas - Glyfada

Interurban lines:

• Corfu (city) - Airport
• Corfu (town) - Port
• Corfu (town) - Paleokastritsa - Lakones
• Corfu (town) - Agios Gordios - Peroulades
• Corfu (town) - Kassiopi - Avlaki
• Corfu (town) - Sinies - Chalikounas
• Corfu (town) - Kavos - Lefkimmi

Seasonal lines:

• Corfu (town) - Aqualand
• Corfu (town) - Glyfada - Water Park

Ktel Kerkira intercity bus lines

• Athens, direct and via Igoumenitsa and Patras
• Thessaloniki, direct and via Igoumenitsa and Ioannina
• Ioannina, direct and via Igoumenitsa
• Patras, direct and via Igoumenitsa
• Arta, via Igoumenitsa
• Préveza, via Igoumenitsa
• Via Thessaloniki, several destinations in the Macedonia and Thrace region: Chalkidiki, Kavala, Alexandroupoli, Xanthi, Komotini, Drama, Serres, Katerini, Larissa on the Thessaloniki line.

Some international lines of Ktel Kerkira:

• Corfu - Tirana (Albania): direct
• Corfu - Saranda (Albania): via Igoumenitsa
• Corfu - Vlore (Albania): via Igoumenitsa

Some seasonal lines from Ktel Kerkira:

Corfu - Bari (Italy): ferry and bus
Corfu - Venice (Italy): ferry and bus
Corfu - Ancona (Italy): ferry and bus