KTEL Heraklion and Lasithi, local bus services

The little history of KTEL Herakleion-Lassithi

A journey through Cretan history and transport.

• Creation and development (1938-1980). KTEL Herakleion-Lassithi was founded in 1938, well before the creation of KTEL Crete in 1952. This pioneer company played a crucial role in the development of public transport in the Heraklion and Lassithi region, providing a service of reliable and affordable transportation to its residents.
   
• Expansion of the network and diversification of services (1980-2000). During this period, KTEL Herakleion-Lassithi experienced a significant expansion of its network, reaching all villages and towns in the region. The company has also diversified its services, offering intercity and international connections, school and parcel transport, as well as bus rentals.
   
• Modernization and innovation (2000-present). KTEL Herakleion-Lassithi is committed to a process of modernization and innovation, by investing in a fleet of modern and comfortable buses, and by adopting cutting-edge technologies for the management of its services. Emphasis was also placed on sustainability and environmental protection.

Local agencies KTEL Herakleion-Lassithi

KTEL Heraklion and Lasithi is a public transport company serving the Heraklion and Lasithi areas of Crete and also other major cities on the island.

• On the city of Heraklion 4 points, the Heraklion bus station, at 146 boulevard de Knosou - and 2 agencies, one at 19 Rue de 1866 and another at 14 place Eleftherias.
• In the town of Agios Nikolaos, 2 address, at the bus station 1 boulevard du 25 mars, and an agency at 24 rue El. Vénizelou.
• In the town of Sitia, 2 addresses also, one at the bus station 1 boulevard Eleftherias, and an agency at 2 rue I. Daskalaki.
• The same for Ierapetra, 2 locations, one at the bus station at Place Elefthérias and an agency at 44 rue du 28 octobriou.
• There are also KTEL agencies in the villages of Mochlos, Kritsa, Anogeia and Zaros.

KTEL Heraklion-Lassithi serves a vast network of local and regional lines, connecting the various towns, villages and tourist sites in the region. You have around fifteen local lines to towns and villages. The majority of these lines also serve popular tourist destinations. We list all the lines in these 2 regions, in parentheses the tourist destinations.

Line 1: Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos (Kritsa, Gournia, Spinalonga) - Line 2: Heraklion - Sitia (Vai, Toplou Monastery, Zakros) - Line 3: Heraklion - Ierapetra (Chrissi Island, Kapsa Monastery, Sitia) - Line 4: Heraklion - Mochlos (Elounda, Plaka) - Line 5: Heraklion - Kritsa (Lató, Milatos) - Line 6: Heraklion - Kastelli (Falasarna, Balos Lagoon) - Line 7: Heraklion - Neapoli (Gournia, Sitia) - Line 8: Heraklion - Tylissos (Knossos, Phaistos) - Line 9: Heraklion - Archanes (Archanes Archaeological Site) - Line 10: Heraklion - Gortyna (Gortyn Archaeological Site) - Line 11: Heraklion - Knossos (Knossos) - Line 12: Heraklion - Phaistos (Phaïstos) ) - Line 13: Heraklion - Zaros - Line 14: Heraklion - Anogeia.

There are 11 regional lines.

Line 20: Heraklion - Chania - Line 30: Heraklion - Rethymno (Rethymno Old Town, Fortezza, Arkadi Monastery) - Line 40: Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos - Sitia (Vai, Toplou Monastery, Zakros) - Line 50: Heraklion - Ierapetra - Sitia (Chrissi Island, Kapsa Monastery, Sitia) - Line 60: Heraklion - Mochlos - Sitia (Elounda, Plaka, Vai) - Line 70: Heraklion - Kritsa - Sitia (Lató, Milatos, Zakros) - Line 80: Heraklion - Kastelli - Sitia (Falasarna, Balos Lagoon, Sitia) - Line 90: Heraklion - Neapoli - Sitia (Gournia, Sitia) - Line 100: Heraklion - Tylissos - Sitia (Knossos, Phaistos, Sitia) - Line 110: Heraklion - Archanes - Sitia ( Archanes Archaeological Site, Sitia) - Line 120: Heraklion - Gortyna - Sitia (Gortyn Archaeological Site, Sitia).

To complete it all, 2 regional lines which allow travelers to reach the main coastal towns and renowned seaside resorts, from the city of Heraclion.

• Heraklion - Rethymno - Chania which connects the main cities of Western Crete, allowing travelers to move easily from one city to another.
   
• Heraklion - Malia - Hersonissos which serves the popular resorts of Malia and Hersonissos, providing tourists with a convenient way to travel along the northern coast of the island.