KOS - KTEL lines, local bus services in the island
Island of Hippocrates, Kos is served by the transport company KTEL Kos. It is the third largest island in the Dodecanese in area after Rhodes and Karpathos. It is a modern tourist island with great accommodation and catering capabilities and also one of great archaeological interest. Discover its secrets and all the information on the lines serving the island on the site at the bottom of the page, languages available on the KTEL website 
Presentation of the Ktel company from the island of Kos
A public transportation company serving the island of Kos in Greece that dates back over 70 years. These companies were generally created to meet the needs of public transport between the different localities of the island. The evolution of the company is often linked to the economic and tourist development of the region.
Ktel's primary mission is to provide efficient and reliable public transportation service for residents and visitors to the island. This includes the establishment of regular bus lines that connect the island's main towns, villages, and points of interest. KTEL plays an essential role in the connectivity and mobility of residents and visitors to the island, thus contributing to the economic and tourism development of the region.
The company must adapt its lines, the size and capacity of its vehicles, according to the exponential increase in passengers during the tourist season. Itineraries can also vary as well as frequency, to follow activities and tourist flow.
History of KTEL buses on the island of Kos in the Aegean Sea
- The beginnings (1952): The history of KTEL buses on the island of Kos began in 1952, with the creation of the cooperative "KTEL Kos". At the time, the fleet consisted of a few rudimentary buses serving the island's main towns and villages.
- Development and expansion (1960-1980): The development of tourism in the 1960s and 1970s led to an increase in demand for public transport on the island. KTEL Kos responded by modernizing its fleet and expanding its route network to serve the newly created tourist areas.
- 1990s and 2000s: During this period, KTEL Kos continued to invest in new buses and improve its services. The company also implemented an electronic ticketing system and launched a website to facilitate ticket booking.
- Today: KTEL Kos is today a modern and efficient company serving the entire island of Kos. The fleet consists of more than 50 comfortable, air-conditioned buses, and the route network covers more than 100 destinations. The company is committed to providing reliable, comfortable and affordable service to its customers.
Everything you need to know about the KTEL Kos lines
KTEL Kos does not have an online ticket office, tickets are purchased at the central station and from the drivers of the buses that travel around the island. The company operates 6 lines to and from Kos airport and 7 to 8 other lines to the most important villages on the island.
Urban lines and to Kos airport
- Kos Town - Kos Airport
- Kos Town - Psalidi - Kos Airport
- Kos Town - Kefalos - Kos Airport
- Kos Town - Kardamena - Kos Airport
- Kos Town - Mastichari - Kos Airport
- Kos Town - Tigaki - Kos Airport
Interurban lines:
- Kos Town - Antimachia
- Kos Town - Pyli
- Kos Town - Zia
- Kos Town - Marmari
- Kos Town - Asfendiou
Seasonal lines:
- Kos Town - Nisyros, operating period from June to September, and a frequency of 2 to 3 times a day
- Kos Town - Kalymnos, operating period from June to September, and a frequency of 1 to 2 times per day.
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