OLYMPIA - Pyrgos - KTEL Elide bus (Peloponnese) - Inter-city lines.

An Overview of the History of KTEL Helias

KTEL Helias was founded several decades ago in the Helias region of Greece. Its history dates back to the early need for public transport in the region, when it was crucial to connect remote villages and provide links to main towns.

Over the years, KTEL Helias has grown to become a reliable and indispensable public transportation system for residents and visitors to the region. Its commitment to quality of service and its willingness to adapt its lines to the changing needs of the population have contributed to its reputation as the preferred choice for travel in the region.

Just like the other companies on Greek territory, KTEL Helias plays an important role in the daily lives of residents, thanks to a complete and efficient public transport network.

KTEL Élide lines

Its rich history, well-developed local lines and strategic regional connections make it an essential part of the transport infrastructure of this region of Greece. KTEL Helias local lines. They often connect remote villages to urban centers, thus facilitating access to services and institutions. These lines are vital to maintaining the connectivity and dynamism of the region. In the local area, 9 urban lines connecting the villages attached to the municipality of Pyrgos to the city. The service is completed with 16 local lines, which serve towns and villages in the district, such as Kilini, Amaliada, Zacharo, etc.

KTEL Helias regional lines

In addition to local lines, KTEL Helias also offers inter-regional lines. Among these regional lines, we find connections to major cities such as Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras, essential to promote economic, cultural and tourist exchanges between regions.

KTEL Hilias, based in Pyrgos, Elis, offers 6 intercity lines connecting the Ilia region to other regions of Greece, here is a summary of each line:

• Line 1: Pyrgos - Athens, This line connects the Greek capital in approximately 4 hours. Buses run several times a day, with stops in towns and villages in between, including Patras, Kiato and Corinth. The journey is around 30 euros.
• Line 2: Pyrgos - Thessaloniki, The line connects the second largest city in Greece, in approximately 7 hours. Several times a week, with stops in intermediate towns and villages, including Larissa and Volos. The journey is around 45 euros.
• Line 3: Pyrgos - Patras, the third largest city and the second port of Greece, which can be reached in around 2 hours. Routes several times a day, with stops in towns and villages in between, including Amaliada and Andravida. The journey is around 15 euros.
• Line 4: Pyrgos - Kalamata, the capital of Messinia, in approximately 3 hours. Buses run several times a day, with stops in towns and villages in between, including Kyparissia and Meligalas. The price is around 20 euros.
• Line 5: Pyrgos - Tripoli, the capital of Arcadia, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes drive, with several trips per day and stops in intermediate towns and villages, including Olympia and Megalopolis. the cost of the journey is around 18 euros.
• Line 6: Pyrgos - Ioannina, connects the capital of Epirus, in approximately 4 hours. Ioannina connects several times a week, with stops in intermediate towns and villages, including Arta and Mesolonghi. The price is around 35 euros.