From Istanbul to Kavala

The Question:

Dear Stavros,
I will be coming from Mumbai India to Istanbul on Thursday 9 am by air. I would like to procede immediately from Istanbul to Kavala Greece preferably by bus or train. ? Do you know how to go about it? Which bus, which terminal, what time?


The Answer:

Hello mate,

Well, there are buses run daily from Istanbul's Main Bus Terminal "Büyük Otogar" heading to Thessaloniki. These buses make a stop at Kavala. You can call at the station or find information online about the exact time they depart. All I know is that the price will be approxematelly 50 Euros and the trip lasts 12 hours.

Hope I was able to help you somehow.

-Stavros

Is there a Direct Bus line Thessaloniki-Patras?

The Question:

is there direct bus thessaloniki-patra and what time???



The Answer:

Hello!
Unfortunatelly there is not a direct line but the connection is really simple.
From Thessaloniki you will have to travel to Athens and from there to change bus to Patras. Busses are really frequent (every 1 - 1,5 hour) starting from 7 am and ending on 24 pm. You can find the timetable for the first part Thessaloniki - Athens at Ktel Thessalonikis official website Price is 35 E per person one way and the trip lasts 6 hours.
As soon as you get to Athens you will have to change bus to Kifissos Bus Station. Busses to Patras depart every 30-60 minutes from the gate under the region name Ahaia (N. Αχαιας). You will be in Patras 3 hours later. For more information about Athens-Patras you can call the station at +302105136185.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

From Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa

The Question:

How can I get by train or bus from Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa?


The Answer:

Hello!
There is no train connection between Thessaloniki and Igoumenitsa, but you can take the suburban bus KTEL. To find out more regarding departure times you can contact their call center at +30 2310 500111.

-Stavros

Buses from Agios Konstantinos to Athens

The Question:

What time do buses go from Agios Konstantinos to Athens?Do they stop at Athens airport?


The Answer:

Hello!
Since bus schedules are subject to change at any time and without notice, there is no official timetable. You can call the suburban bus station of KTEL in Liosio, Athens and get information regarding the timetables (+30 210 8317147).
The Athens International Airport is not a stop for these buses. You need to take the metro to reach the airport.
Hope this helps!

-Stavros

From Afissos to Volos and Thessaloniki by Bus

The Question:

We need to get from Afissos to Volos and then on to Thessaloniki airport on Friday 3rd October for a flight at aproximately 2pm. Can you advise if we can get a bus from Afissos to Volos and then on to Thessaloniki airport and if so, any idea of times and cost?
Thank you


The Answer:

Hello!
In order to reach Volos from Afissos, you can use the suburban bus KTEL. The first departure of the date that also suits your case is at 07.00 and the route to Volos is about 50 minutes. From Volos you can catch the 08.00 bus to Thessaloniki, and within 3 hours you will have arrived at your destination. From there you can either pick a taxi or take the city bus to the airport (distnace of 45 minutes) and you will have arrived in time for your flight at the Thessaloniki International airport.
Information regarding costs is actually not available online, and since it is subject to change at any time, it is better to contact the bus company KTEL so as to get informed.
Suburabn Bus KTEL in Volos: +30 24210 33254.
Hope I have helped you!

-Stavros

Bus Departure Times from Thessaloniki to Volos

The Question:

what times do the buses leave Thessalonaki city to Volos on next Sunday 21st Sept.2008 please?


The Answer:

According to the latest bus schedule announced buses depart at the following times from Thessaloniki to Volos:
09.00-11.00-13.00-15.15-17.00-19.15-21.15-23.00
As mentioned repeatedly, it is always better to confirm bus schedules with the bus station help center before travelling, because it is a very common phenomenon in Greece, for timetables to change at any time without any notice. The phone number of the bus station is +30 2310 595424.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

How to get from the train station of Thessaloniki to the suburban bus station KTEL

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
I will be traveling from Sofia to Thessaloniki by train and then to Asprovalta by bus. How do I get from the railway station to the bus terminal and can you give me a link to the Asprovalta buses timetable?
Thanks a lot!
Elena


The Answer:

Hello Elena!
To reach the suburban bus station KTEL which is located at 69 Monastiriou str. you can either take a taxi or the city bus. You can also ask at the train station in order to find out the exact bus line that will take you to the bus central station. There is no reliable information on bus schedules, because they change very often and without prior notice! The phone number of the suburban bus station KTEL is +30 2310 500111.

-Stavros

From Kalampaka to Agios Ioannis (Pelion) by Bus

The Question:

Hello Stavros,
We want to go from Kalambaka to Agios Ioannis (Pelion)on September the 22th .Which bus should we take? and at which moment of the day shall we leave Kalambaka?
Thank you Stavros!
Alexandre.


The Answer:

Hello Alexandre!
To reach Agios Ioannis in Pelion, you need to first take the KTEL bus from Kalampaka to Volos and from there change bus with direction to Agios Ioannis. Buses from Kalampaka to Volos depart at 07.42, 08.53, 11.53, 17.36 and 21.00 and the route lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes. As said before, bus timetables are subject to change at anytime, so it is better always to confirm schedules with the bus station. Bus timetables from Volos to Agios Ioannis are not announced yet, but are quite frequent. In case you wish to call them, the call center from the bus station KTEL in Volos is +30 24210 33254.
Hope I helped!

-Stavros

From Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa by Bus

The Question:

Kali mera Stavro,
please can you tell me a bus connection from Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa? Where are the buses starting in Thessaloniki and what is the price? How long is the ride?
Echaristo para poli
Peter


The Answer:

Kali mera Peter!
In order to reach Igoumenitsa by bus, you will first have to reach Ioannina and then change bus with direction to Igoumenitsa. Buses depart from Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa at 07.30, 11.00, 13.30, 15.00, 18.00 and 21.30, but since bus timetables are subject to change very easily, it is always better to confirm the timetable with the call center of the main bus station in Thessaloniki (+30 2310 500111).
The exact location of the suburban bus station KTEL in Thessaloniki can be seen in a map at http://www.ktel-thes.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=93&lang=el. Prices change and depend on the time of the year. The route from Thessaloniki to Igoumenitsa is approximately 5.5 hours.
Hope I helped!

-Stavros

From Pyrgos to Kalamata by public transport

The Question:

Hello
How do I travel by public transport.. train or bus from Kyllini to Kalamata. Is it possible to get timetable of trains and buses from Pyrgos to Kalamata?

The Answer:

Hello!
In order to reach Kalamata you need to take a suburban bus (KTEL) from Pyrgos. There is also a suburban bus connecting Kyllini with Pyrgos, so as soon as you arrive at Pyrgos, you will have to change buses to reach Kalamata. There is no specific timetable since bus timetables change very often, but if you are interested in learning more, maybe it is better to call them at the Pyrgos Bus station +30 26210 22592.

-Stavros