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A brief presentation of KTEL Kavalas

The KTEL of Kavala, also known as KTEL of Kavala - Thassos S.A., specifically based in Kavala. It mainly serves the Kavala region as well as the neighboring islands, in particular Thassos.

KTEL Kavala Transport Services operates a network of bus lines serving various routes throughout the region and on the island of Thassos. These lines not only connect the different towns and villages in the region, but they also provide a connection between Kavala and other popular destinations.

Timetables and Frequencies: KTEL Kavala offers regular timetables for its services, with frequent departures throughout the day on the most popular routes. Hours may vary depending on tourist seasons and specific requests.

The short story of KTEL Kavalas

• 1952: KTEL Kavalas founded by a group of bus owners from the region. The goal is to create a cooperative to improve public transportation services in the region.
• 1952-1970: From the beginning Ktel showed good growth and the company extended its network of lines to other regions of Greece. It invests in the purchase of new coaches to improve the quality of its services.
• 1970-1980: Expansion of KTEL in Greece allows the company to open up to international transport services.
• 1985: Revival for the KTEL Kavalas company, its progress allows it to invest as part of its modernization. That year, it inaugurated its new bus station in Kavala.
• 1990: An expansion of service for KTEL Kavalas which inaugurates its first parcel transport service.
• 2000: The privatization of KTEL Kavalas becomes effective and transforms the company into a limited company.
• 2005: Listening to its customers, KTEL Kavalas invests in a new electronic ticketing system.
• 2010: Innovation for KTEL Kavalas which launches its website and begins selling tickets online.
• 2015: The KTEL Kavalas company largely renews its fleet of buses, choosing more modern and air-conditioned ones.
• 2020: KTEL Kavalas is committed to protecting the environment by investing in eco-responsible buses.
• 2024: A big date for KTEL Kavalas which celebrates its 72nd anniversary.

KTEL Kavalas-Thassos local lines

KTEL Kavalas-Thassos operates a network of local lines serving the island of Thassos and connecting the island to the Greek mainland. Here are some of the main local lines:

• Skala Potamias - Limenas (30 minutes)
• Skala Potamias - Prinos (45 minutes)
• Skala Potamias - Theologos (1 hour)
• Skala Potamias - Aliki (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Limenas - Prinos (30 minutes)
• Limenas - Theologos (45 minutes)
• Limenas - Aliki (1 hour)

KTEL Kavalas-Thassos operates a network of regional lines

The KTEL Kavalas connecting the island of Thassos to other cities in Greece. Here are some of the main regional lines:

• Kavala - Limenas (2 hours)
• Kavala - Skala Potamias (2 hours 30 minutes)
• Kavala - Theologos (3 hours)
• Kavala - Aliki (3 hours 30 minutes)
• Drama - Limenas (3 hours)
• Xanthi - Limenas (3 hours 30 minutes)
• Thessaloniki - Limenas (5 hours)

Inter-regional and international lines of KTEL Kavalas-Thassos

KTEL Kavalas-Thassos operates a network of inter-regional and international lines connecting the island of Thassos and the Kavala region with other regions of Greece and countries in Western and Southern Europe.

• Kavala - Athens (6 hours 30 minutes)
• Kavala - Thessaloniki (5 hours)
• Kavala - Patras (4 hours)
• Kavala - Corfu (5 hours 30 minutes)
• Kavala - Zakynthos (6 hours)
• Kavala - Kefalonia (7 hours)
• Kavala - Crete (10 hours)
• Kavala - Istanbul (Türkiye) (8 hours)
• Kavala - Sofia (Bulgaria) (6 hours)
• Kavala - Skopje (North Macedonia) (7 hours)