Prefecture of Chalkidiki Travel Forum

Hey hey everybody:)
How can I get from Thessaloniki to Thassos and to Sithonia by bus?
Do you know a web site with bus transportation timetables? I'm arriving from Beolgrad at about 1pm then I've got to take a bus I guess (or a train?)
How much are the tickets? Is it possible to get some discount for me travelling with my 10yo kid?
Thanks in advance for information:)
Greets, Anna.

Hi again Anna,

Sithonia is the middle peninsula of the prefecture of Chalkidiki, famous for its incredible beaches. It picturesque villages, important historical monuments, popular settlements and natural beauty, make a wonderful vacation destination.
MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES IN SITHONIA CHALKIDIKI:
Neos Marmaras, Sithonia Chalkidiki
Neos Marmaras is one of the most popular resorts in Sithonia. It has an amazing beach and numerous taverns.

Vourvourou, Sithonia Chalkidiki
Vourvourou is a coastal tourist resort in eastern Sithonia, famous for its wonderful natural beauties.

Nikiti, Sithonia Chalkidiki
Nikiti is a modern hamlet with several traditional spots. In the greater region of Nikiti, there are ancient sites.

Porto Karras, Sithonia Chalkidiki
Porto Karras is a large resort. Cultural, athletic and wine making events are often organized, while the complex has various faciltiies. The 10 km coast is very impressive.

Pyrgadikia, Sithonia Chalkidiki
Pyrgadikia is a scenic village, built amphitheatrically above the sea, offering a superb view of the imposing Mount Athos and the Sithonia peninsula.

Sarti, Sithonia Chalkidiki
Sarti is a beautiful coastal village in Sithonia and an ideal summer resort.

TRANSPORTATION IN SITHONIA CHALKIDIKI:
BY BUS:
From Thessaloniki, buses depart for various villages in Sithonia.

Sithonia Chalkidiki Bus Travel Information:
Thessaloniki Bus Station: +30 2310 924-444

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS IN SITHONIA CHALKIDIKI:
Polygyros Town Hall: +30 23710 22313
Thessaloniki Bus Station: +30 2310 924-444

And... some other useful links:
http://www.chalkidiki.com/ktel/thessaloniki.html

http://www.halkidiki.com/english/trans_e.htm and
14 505 is a phone service providing official itinerary information of interurban busses (KTEL) all over Greece .

And now the option for going to Thassos:
By bus (Coach): You can reach Kavala from Thessaloniki by Kavala Bus (Coach) Services (KTEL).
To the bus station in Thessaloniki you can catch a bus to Kavala. The cost of one (one way) ticket is about 15 Euros and the buses depart the station every hour from 06:00 til 20:00 everyday.

When you arrive in Kavala will have to do one of the following:

Depending on the time you arrive in Kavala, you have three options available to you.
1. You may find a flying dolphin that will take you either to Limenas (Thassos Town) or Skala Prinos. The port for these is only about 3 city blocks from the bus station. The cost depends on which dolphin is available and will be 10 Euros or more.
2. On the other side of the port from the dolphins are the regular ferries that run between Kavala and Skala Prinos. The cost will be about 3.50 Euros. Remember there are less ferries running between Kavala and Thassos, so try to know what the schedule is before you arrive.

Ferry Schedule
http://www.gothassos.ws/thassosen/ferrysen.htm

3. You can take another bus (about 3.50 Euro) to Hrissoupoli (Chrisoupolis), where you will have to take one more bus to Keromoti. This bus from Hrissoupoli (Chrisoupolis) to Keromoti will cost about 1,30 Euro and they leave the bus station every hour (last bus at 20:00). The bus to Keromoti should take you right by the ferry port.

Generally speaking, most all buses stop running about 20:00.

Ferryboat: Ferryboats connect the island with Kavala (1 hour hr and 15 min.) and with Keramoti (35 min). There is daily connection by ferryboat between Kavala – Thassos (17 m). Kavala – Prinos (13 m.) Keramoti - Thassos (6 m.). Hydrofoils connect the island with Kavala (40 min).

My best regards,
Elena

Thanx Elena for your help; I'll search the webstites now... Greets, Anna