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KALAMATA - KTEL Messinia bus (Peloponnese) - Inter-city lines

KTEL Messinias or Kalamata, is the main intercity bus operator in Messinia. Discover its local bus network, its agencies and online reservations on its site. Discover the rich history of KTEL Messinias, serving the region since 1952. With a commitment to reliability and accessibility, to provide efficient transportation services to residents and visitors of Messinia.

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Presentation of KTEL Messinias of Kalamata

KTEL Messinias, also known as KTEL Kalamata, is the main provider of intercity bus services for the Messinia region, centered around the city of Kalamata, Greece.

Their comprehensive network of bus routes connects Kalamata with various destinations throughout Messinia, including picturesque coastal towns, traditional villages and archaeological sites, as well as intercity connections to important cities in mainland Greece.

Travel on their modern buses is comfortable thanks to amenities such as air conditioning, and some routes even offer free Wi-Fi for a more pleasant travel experience.

Their central bus station in Kalamata also offers convenient services including waiting rooms, cafes, luggage lockers.

Popular destinations served by KTEL Messinias include iconic locations in Messinia such as Pylos, Methoni, Finikounda, Gialova, Kardamyli, Messini, Ithomi, as well as connections to major Greek cities like Athens, Patras, Sparta, Tripoli and Corinth . Some of these connections may be seasonal.

The little story of KTEL Messinias

KTEL Messinias has a long and proud history dating back to the company's founding in 1952. At the time, a group of local taxi drivers joined together to create a transport cooperative, recognizing the need for a network reliable bus service for the region.

Here are some highlights from the history of KTEL Messinias:

  • 1952: Foundation of KTEL Messinias by a group of local taxi drivers.
  • 1960s: Expansion of the bus route network to serve more destinations in Messinia.
  • 1970s: Acquisition of new modern buses to improve passenger comfort and safety.
  • 1980s: Introduction of additional services such as parcel and courier transportation.
  • 1990s: Creation of a website to facilitate ticket booking and traveler information.
  • 2000s: Investment in modern technologies to improve fleet management and customer communication.
  • 2023: KTEL Messinias continues to offer reliable and affordable transportation service to residents and visitors of Messinia.
  • Today, KTEL Messinias is the benchmark intercity bus operator for Messinia, transporting millions of passengers each year.

KTEL Messinias agencies in Messinia:

  • Kalamata: Central bus station 114 avenue du 25 Martiou
  • Kalamata Agency 34 Aristomenous Street
  • Kalamata: Agency 14 rue Navarinou

Other towns in Messinia:

  • Messini: 35 avenue du 28 Octovriou
  • Pylos: Plateia Trion Navarchon
  • Methoni: 14 Leoforos Kolokotroni
  • Finikounda: 64 Leoforos El. Venizelou
  • Gialova: 25 Leoforos Navarino
  • Kardamyli: 34 Leoforos Messinias

KTEL Messinias agencies outside Messinia:

  • Athens: KTEL station, 100 boulevard Kifissou
  • Patras: 16 rue du 25 Martiou
  • Sparta: 63 Leonidu 63
  • Tripoli: 24 rue du 25 martiou
  • Corinth: 142 Leoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou.

Lines served by KTEL Messinias:

Regional lines (Messenia):

  • Filiatra: 10 trips per day, duration: 45 minutes
  • Finikounda: 4 trips per day, duration: 2h30
  • Gargalianoi: 8 trips per day, duration: 30 minutes
  • Gialova: 4 trips per day, duration: 1h30
  • Kardamyli: 4 trips per day, duration: 2 hours
  • Koroni: 6 trips per day, duration: 1h30
  • Kyparissia: 4 trips per day, duration: 2 hours
  • Messini: 12 trips per day, duration: 1 hour
  • Methoni: 6 trips per day, duration: 2 hours
  • Oichalia: 4 trips per day, duration: 1h30
  • Petalidi: 6 trips per day, duration: 45 minutes
  • Pylos: 8 trips per day, duration: 1h30
  • Thouria: 4 trips per day, duration: 1 hour

Interregional lines (excluding Messinia):

  • Athens: 10 trips per day, duration: 5 hours
  • Thessaloniki: 2 trips per day, duration: 7 hours
  • Corinth: 4 trips per day, duration: 3 hours
  • Lamia: 2 trips per day, duration: 4 hours
  • Larissa: 2 trips per day, duration: 5 hours
  • Patras: 8 trips per day, duration: 4 hours
  • Sparta: 6 journeys per day, duration: 2h30
  • Tripoli: 4 trips per day, duration: 2 hours

Activities and excursions in the Kalamata region of Messinia

KALAMATA - KTEL Messinia bus (Peloponnese) - Inter-city lines

https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/

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Comments

  • Lesley Knight
    • 1. Lesley Knight On 10/07/2020
    Good Evening
    I want to travel from Kalamata to Sparti ( and then on to Gythion) on Sunday 2nd August. Please can you advise on the buses I should use?
    Many thanks
    Lesley Knight
    • kymaweb
      • kymawebOn 11/07/2020
      You made this request for information on a site directory, not on the Ktel site, we cannot inform you. Please go to their site, by clicking on the image or the link above. Thank you.
    • kymaweb
      • kymawebOn 11/07/2020
      Vous avez fait cette demande d'information sur un annuaire de site, pas sur le site du Ktel, nous ne pouvons vous informer Veuillez vous vous rendre sur leur site, en cliquant sur l'image ou le lien plus haut. Merci !

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