Crete BusGetting Around by Local Buses
Crete Bus Service The local and regional bus services in Crete are run by regional collectives known as Kino Tamio Eispraxeon Leoforon or KTEL. There are many different lines to take, mainly in the north of the island where the major capitals are located. Bus services are usually on time and reliable. Tickets are cheap and the buses are very safe. Timetables are different during busy season and slow season. Busy season is summer which is May to September. From October to April there may be changes in the timetables so it is always best to check first. Most bus stations are fairly basic and central in each town, except for Heraklion which has two regional bus stations for KTEL buses. Obtain a good Crete guide to see details of these different bus stations. Inland, Crete is a harsh and mountainous island with many steep, curvy roads. Roads from the north to the south are not common as they need to cross over the White Mountains, or Psiloritis range, and in the east, the Dikti Mountains. Therefore, journeys from the north to the south are on high, winding mountain roads and are not fast freeway rides. This, of course, is just the amount of adventure that real travellers are after off the beaten track. For all these reasons, please check the suggested time of duration of your bus journey and do not assume it will take 'freeway time'. One route that does not cross mountains is from Heraklion to Matala in the south, the road crosses through some of the foothills of Psiloritis range but generally passes through the beautiful Messara valley, with beautiful views to the west and east over olive groves. Visitors come here to see the southern beaches and also Phaistos and Gortys and many other historical sites. See more about bus stations here... Return from Crete Bus Service to We Love Crete Homepage |
