KTEL Buses in Heraklion

Below, you can find all the needed information about the buses in Heraklion:
• Bus tickets & prices • Condition • Frequency • Routes • Urban Routes • Suburban Routes

In brief, urban and KTEL buses are the most affordable means of transport in Heraklion. A plethora of local and suburban routes have daily itineraries to both tourist spots and small residential areas.
However, people who prefer to have a more flexible schedule would greatly benefit from a rental car.

Buses are the most cost-efficient option for transporting around Heraklion!
Urban routes can transfer you from the town of Heraklion to an array of lesser-known settlements.
For suburban routes away from the town center, the KTEL buses of Heraklion and Lassithi can help you reach distant spots in Heraklion, as well as all other prefectures in Crete, namely Chania and Rethymno.

 

Bus tickets

Note: Bus prices are subject to change at any time.

Bus ticket fares vary, depending on the type of bus and the destination.
Regarding urban routes in Heraklion, a one-way ticket costs 1.20€ for Zone A, a radius that travels no more than 4.5 km away from the center of Heraklion. For Zone B, meaning an extended radius beyond 4.5 km, a simple one-way ticket costs 1.60€.
It is also important to note that purchasing your ticket inside the bus, instead of the dedicated booths and the bus stations, will come at an increased cost. On-the-bus tickets cost 2€ for Zone A routes and 2.50€ for Zone B.

As it comes to suburban routes, prices have a slight increase with distance. For example, starting from Heraklion, a trip to Kokkini Hani costs 2.10€, a trip to Malia costs 4.20€, and a trip to Matala costs 8.50€, while taking the KTEL bus to reach Chania will cost you 16€ for a simple one-way ticket!

 

Condition

All buses are modern and equipped with air-conditioning and adequate ventilation systems. Urban buses also have GPS tracking, while KTEL buses offer luggage space free of charge!

 

Frequency

Urban buses can be found at every urban bus stop, and one can hop on or off at any stop they like. The main departing stops for KTEL buses are located in the towns of Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos in Lassithi, though one can also join the ride by hopping on the bus from one of the available in-between stops.

The frequency of all buses is increased throughout the summertime in order to help out the residents and visitors of Heraklion, whereas some bus stops and stations are only available in the summer.
Contact the stations of both urban and suburban KTEL buses for useful information regarding stops and bus routes.

Heraklion Urban Bus: Tel: 0030 28102 83270
E-mail: asktelhr@gmail.com / info@astiko-irakleiou.gr
Public KTEL Bus of Heraklion and Lassithi: Tel: 0030 28102 46530 / 0030 28102 46534 / 0030 28410 28284
E-mail: info@ktelherlas.gr

 

Bus Routes

Below you can find more information about the routes.

Important note: Availability may change, depending on the season. Make sure to contact the bus offices or visit the official urban bus website and KTEL bus website prior to your arrival.

 

Urban Routes

  • • Route 01: Airport

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 02: Knossos - Knossos Skalani

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 03: Fortetsa

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 04: Mastampas

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 05: Dimitriou Therissos

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 06: Amoudara

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 07: Amnissos

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 08: Forth - I.T.E.

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 09: Agios Silas

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 10: Gazi - Gazi Kavrochori

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 11: General University - Hospital Of Heraklion (PA.G.N.I.)

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 12: Hellenic Mediterranean University (EL.ME.PA.)

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 14: Heraklion Industrial Area

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 15: Finikia - Malades

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 16: Agia Ekaterini

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 17: Giofiro

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 19: Gournes - Athanati

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 20: Port

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 21: Knossos- Mastampa - Pagni

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 23: Neo Koimitirio

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 31: IKA

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 50: Sxoliko

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 52: Epivatikos Stathmos Limenos

    Zone: A & B
    Price: €1.20 for Zone A - €1.60 for Zone B

  • • Route 91: Red Line

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 92: Blue Line

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

  • • Route 93: Green Line

    Zone: A
    Price: €1.20

 

Suburban KTEL Routes

Other Routes:
There are also routes from Heraklion to Garazo (Monday - Wednesday - Friday at 14:30), Krousonas (Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 14:30), Loutraki (Tuesday at 14:30), Roukani (Monday to Friday at 14:30), Avgeniki (Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 14:30), Moni (Every day from 09:00 to 20:40), Kamariotis (Thursday at 14:30), Agios Thomas - Asimi (Monday to Friday at 13:00), Kastelli (Monday to Saturday from 06:40 to 14:30), Myrtia (Monday to Friday at 14:30), Pefko (Monday to Friday at 13:15), Kamares (Monday to Friday at 14:45), Kalo Chorio (Tuesday and Thursday on 14:30), and the route Kalo Chorio - Galipe - Galifa - Aitania (Tuesday and Thursday at 14:30).

If bus availability does not meet your transportation needs, consider arranging a private transfer or renting a car online.

  • • To Rethymno and Chania (through Vryses)

    Availability: Every day from 05:30 to 20:30
    Duration: From 90 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes
    Price: From 9€ to 16€

  • • To Rethymno and Chania

    Availability: Every day from 05:30 to 20:30
    Duration: From 90 minutes to 3 hours and 45 minutes
    Price: From 9€ to 16€

  • • To Kokkini, Gouves, Hersonissos, Stalida, and Malia

    Availability: Every day from 06:30 to 22:00
    Duration: Up to 1 hour
    Price: From 2.10€ to 4.20€

  • • To Malia

    Availability: Every day from 07:00 to 22:00
    Duration: 1 hour
    Price: 4.20€

  • • To Agios Nikolaos

    Availability: Every day from 06:30 to 22:00
    Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
    Price: 7.80€

  • • To Ierapetra

    Availability: Every day from 07:15 to 18:45
    Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
    Price: 12€

  • • To Sitia

    Availability: Every day from 07:15 to 17:45
    Price: 16€

  • • To Moires

    Availability: Every day from 06:30 to 20:00
    Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
    Price: 6€

  • • To Matala

    Availability: Every day from 07:30 to 12:45
    Price: 8.50€

  • • To Agia Galini

    Availability: Every day from 07:30 to 14:00
    Price: 8.80€

  • • To Timbaki

    Availability: Every day from 06:30 to 20:00
    Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
    Price: 7.50€

  • • To Anogeia

    Availability: Every day from 06:50 to 20:50
    Price: 4.20€

  • • To Kalessa

    Availability: Monday to Friday from 06:50 to 14:30
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Price: 2€

  • • To Stavrakia

    Availability: Monday to Friday from 06:25 to 14:30
    Price: 2€

  • • To Asites

    Availability: Monday to Friday from 06:25 to 14:30
    Price: 2.90€

  • • To Prinias

    Availability: Monday and Friday from 06:45 to 13:00
    Duration: 1 hour
    Price: 3.50€

  • • To Profitis Ilias

    Availability: Monday to Saturday from 06:40 to 14:30
    Duration: 40 minutes
    Price: 2.30€

  • • To Rodia

    Availability: Monday to Friday from 06:45 to 14:30
    Duration: 35 minutes
    Price: 2.10€

  • • To Dafnes

    Availability: Monday to Friday from 12:45 to 16:30
    Price: 2.80€

  • • To Archanes

    Availability: Every day from 07:00 to 21:15
    Price: 2.10€

  • • To Arkalochori

    Availability: Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 15:45
    Duration: 1 hour
    Price: 4€

  • • To Viannos

    Availability: Monday to Saturday from 13:15 to 14:00
    Duration: 2 hours
    Price: 7.60€

  • • To Mesochorio - Asimi

    Availability: Monday to Friday at 14:10
    Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
    Price: 5.70€

  • • To Sgourokefali

    Availability: Monday to Friday from 06:50 to 14:30
    Price: 2.30€