THESSALONILI (Macedonia) - KTEL bus - Inter-city lines.
KTEL Thessaloniki: your trusted partner since 1952. Explore its rich history, diverse services and commitment to quality and safety. Find out how this company became one of the largest transport companies in Greece, connecting local and national communities. Also find the destinations served on its website, at the bottom of our page.
Presentation of the KTEL of Thessalonikis
Like all agencies in the KTEL network, the one in Tessaloniki is much more than just a transport company, it is the vital link that connects local communities to each other and to the rest of Greece. KTEL Thessaloniki, is located in the second largest city in Greece, and the company serves the entire Central Macedonia region and other regional capitals of Greece.
Created to meet the growing needs in the region, it has, over the decades, continued to evolve, modernizing its fleet, improving its infrastructure and expanding its network to meet the changing demands of the population and travelers.
The little history of KTEL in Thessalonikis
Founded in 1952, since its inception, the company has played an important role in regional and national connectivity. It offers reliable and efficient transportation services to residents of the region, as well as visitors. Below you will discover the crucial dates that have shaped the company to this day.
- In 1952: Date of foundation of KTEL companies in Greece, including that of Thessaloniki, following the merger of several local transport cooperatives.
- 1960s: The expansion of KTEL Thessaloniki's network to serve the entire Central Macedonia region.
- 1970s: Modernization of the KTEL Thessaloniki fleet with the introduction of new, more comfortable and safer buses.
- 1980s: Diversification of KTEL Thessaloniki's services with the introduction of parcel and courier services.
- 1990s: Privatization of KTEL Thessaloniki and transformation into a public limited company.
- 2000s: Expansion of KTEL Thessaloniki's services to other regions of Greece and abroad.
- Since 2010: Launch of the KTEL Thessaloniki website, followed around ten years later by the creation of a mobile application to make it easier for customers to plan their journeys.
- Since 2020: KTEL Thessaloniki is one of the largest transport companies in Greece, with a fleet of over 500 buses and a workforce of over 1,500 employees.
KTEL Thessaloniki transport lines
KTEL Thessaloniki regional lines
KTEL operates an extensive network of regional lines, connecting the city to its suburbs and other municipalities in the region. These lines often connect neighboring cities and towns, making it easier for residents to travel daily for work, education, and other needs.
In total, up to 26 destinations on transport lines, from Thessaloniki to the region: Alexandria - Afitos - Ammouliani - Arnea - Drama - Edessa - Giannitsa - Goumenissa - Ierissos - Imathia - Kallithea - Kavala - Kilkis - Komotini - Naoussa - Nea Kallikratia - Ouranoupoli - Paionia - Pella - Polygyros - Potidea - Serres - Skydra - Vathy - Veria - Xanthi -
KTEL Thessaloniki lines outside the Central Macedonia region
Thessaloniki KTEL also offers regular lines to other regions of Greece and neighboring countries.
- Athens: 10 connections per day, journey time approximately 6 hours and 5 connections per day by direct bus, journey time approximately 5 hours.
- Peloponnese: Daily connection to Corinth, Patras, Kalamata and Tripoli -
- Epirus: Daily connection to Ioannina, to Arta, to Igoumenitsa -
- Thessaly: Daily connection to Larissa, journey time approximately 3 hours - Daily connection to Volos, journey time approximately 4 hours.
KTEL Thessaloniki international lines to 4 neighboring countries
- To Bulgaria: Sofia, journey time approximately 6 hours - Plovdiv, journey time approximately 8 hours - Varna, journey time approximately 12 hours.
- To Turkey: Istanbul, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 10 hours - Izmir, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 14 hours - Bursa, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 8 hours - Edirne, 2 connections per day, journey time approximately 4 hours -
- To Albania: Tirana, 2 connections per day, journey time approximately 6 hours - Durrës, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 5 hours - Vlora, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 7 hours - Saranda, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 8 hours -
- To North Macedonia: Skopje, 2 connections per day, journey time approximately 4 hours - Bitola, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 3 hours - Ohrid, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 4 hours - Struga, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 4 hours - Tetovo, 1 connection per day, journey time approximately 5 hours -
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