IOANNINA - KTEL bus - Inter-city lines

History of the KTEL Ioannina company

• KTEL Ioannina has become a major player in the field of bus transport in the region. It is a public transport company serving the Epirus region of Greece. It is an example of the success of a public company that has been able to adapt to market changes and challenges. Since its creation, it has developed and continually improved its services to meet the needs of residents and visitors. The company is proud of its history and its commitment to serving the community of Epirus.
• Creation and development (1952-1980). KTEL Epirus was founded in 1952, following the merger of several small local transport companies. Its initial goal was to provide reliable and affordable transportation service to area residents. During the 1960s and 1970s, KTEL Epirus experienced significant growth, modernizing its bus fleet and expanding its network of destinations.
• Years of challenges and changes (1980-2000). Between 1980 and 1990 the period forced the company to face challenges. Increased competition from private transport and the economic crisis in Greece have had a negative impact on the company. However, KTEL Epirus has been able to adapt by diversifying its services and investing in new technologies.
• Modernization and expansion (2000-present). Since the start of the new millennium, KTEL Epirus has experienced a new phase of modernization and expansion. The company invested in new, more comfortable and energy-efficient buses, and implemented an electronic ticketing system; it also expanded its destination network, now serving international destinations in Albania.
• Today, KTEL Epirus is a modern and dynamic company that plays an important role in the economic and social development of the Epirus region. The company is committed to providing a quality transport service to its customers and to contributing to the protection of the environment.

KTEL agencies in Ioannina

KTEL Ioannina has a network of 3 agencies in Ioannina.

• At the bus station, 2 Agiou Athanasiou Street.

• At the airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport.

• In the city center, 15 rue du 28 Oktovriou.

Other KTEL Ioannina agencies in the region

• KTEL agency in Metsovo, Eleftheriou Venizelou street.

• KTEL Zagoria branch, Plateia Dimokratias Street, Kapesovo.

• KTEL agency in Parga, Léoforos Ethnikis Antistasis.

• KTEL agency in Konitsa, Léoforos Vasilissis Olgas.

• KTEL Agency of Filiates, Léoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou.

• KTEL branch in Pogoni, Plateia Dimokratias, in Kalpaki.

• KTEL agency in Zitsa, LéoforosEthnikis Antistasis.

Lines served by KTEL Ipirou

KTEL Ioannina is a bus transport company that offers a range of local, regional and inter-regional services to enable Ioannina residents and visitors to travel easily within the region and beyond.

KTEL Ioannina local lines

KTEL Ioannina operates several local bus lines serving the city of Ioannina and surrounding areas. These lines allow residents to easily travel around the region to work, school, shopping, etc. Discover the main lines below:

• KTEL Urban serves all areas of Ioannina city, including the city center, outlying districts and surrounding villages.
• The line to Dodona, with regular connections to the archaeological site of the region, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Epirus.
• The line to Pamvotis, to discover this picturesque lake located near Ioannina. KTEL Epirus offers regular connections to the villages and monasteries around the lake.
• The line to Zagoria, a region of Epirus which is very well known for its picturesque villages, stone bridges and spectacular natural landscapes.

KTEL Ioanninon regional and inter-regional lines

KTEL Ioannina offers regional bus services that connect Ioannina with other cities and towns, other regions of Greece and neighboring countries. These lines allow travelers to move easily from one city to another for professional, personal or tourist reasons.

• Ioannina - Athens, duration 6 hours 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day.
• Ioannina - Arta, a town about 40 km from Ioannina, with regular connections.
• Ioannina - Kefalonia, duration 7 hours, once a day.
• Ioannina - Corfu, duration 5 hours 30 minutes, once a day.
• Ioannina - Crete, duration 10 hours, once a day.
• Ioannina - Filiates, duration 1 hour, several times a day.
• Ioannina - Igoumenitsa, important port city to Europe, connection several times a day.
• Ioannina - Konitsa, duration 1 hour 30 minutes, several times a day.
• Ioannina - Ioannina (airport), duration 30 minutes, several times a day.
• Ioannina - Metsovo, duration 1 hour, several times a day.
• Ioannina - Parga, duration 2 hours, several times a day.
• Ioannina - Patras, duration 4 hours, 2 times a day.
• Ioannina - Pogoni, duration 1 hour 30 minutes, several times a day.
• Ioannina - Preveza, with regular connections to the coastal town located approximately 60 km from Ioannina.
• Ioannina - Thessaloniki, duration 5 hours, 2 to 3 times a day.
• Ioannina - Zante, duration 6 hours, once a day.
• Ioannina - Zagoria, duration 2 hours, several times a day.
• Ioannina - Zitsa, duration 30 minutes, several times a day.
• Line with Albania, connected regularly and which serves several cities, notably Tirana, Saranda and Vlora.
• It operates lines with other operators to destinations in Europe, notably to Italy, Germany and Switzerland.