Ride a Bus and Tour Katerini

You need to know a lot about Katerini transportation services when you have plans to visit this capital town of the Pieria prefecture. This town in Greece is located near the Thermaikos Gulf and Mt. Olympus at a 14-meter altitude. The town is strategically located near Thessaloniki, which has positively affected the town’s development. Here are the available transportation options when visiting Katerini.

KTEL Bus

One of the options for transportation in Katerini is the bus line KTEL. KTEL is a national bus service of Macedonia. The head office is located at Dika N. Street, Katerini. The KTEL bus has a large network of buses in Greece, which is a great option for tourists who are going from one place to another destination inside Greece. The KTEL bus does not impose luggage weight limits. Bulky and big luggage is stored underneath the bus in the luggage compartment, while small and narrow bags can be placed on the overhead storage. Take advantage of the 20% fare discount by buying the roundtrip ticket.

OSE Railway

Another way to get around Katerini is via the OSE train. When buying a ticket to board the train, you need to buy one on the spot at the railway’s box offices. From the airport, you can head on to Thessaloniki train station and ride the inter-city train towards Katerini. The train ride will be completed in a matter of 40 minutes. Riding the train in Katerini is much cheaper and faster.