Tinos has a genuinely useful bus network for an island of its size, reaching the marble villages up in the hills, the pilgrimage sites, and several good beaches, all starting from Tinos Town by the port. This guide pulls the summer timetable into one clear page, along with prices and a few local tricks worth knowing before you travel.
Who Runs the Buses and Where They Leave From
All buses on the island are run by KTEL Tinou, the only public bus operator here. Every route starts and finishes at the bus station in Tinos Town, right by the port where the ferries come in, so it is an easy first stop as soon as you arrive.
Tickets are affordable and can be bought either at the station or straight from the driver as you board. Prices vary a little with distance, so check the board at the station for your specific route.
Tinos Bus Routes and Summer Timetable, from 6 July
Village Route, Tinos to Pyrgos and Panormos
This route runs through Tripotamos, Kampos, Tarampados, Kardiani and Isternia on the way to the marble village of Pyrgos and on to Panormos.
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Panormos | 06:15, 11:00, 14:00, 18:00, and 20:30 from 25 July to 23 August |
| Panormos to Tinos | 07:00, 11:50, 14:55, 18:50, and 21:15 from 25 July to 23 August |
The 06:15 and 07:00 services do not run on Saturdays or Sundays. On Mondays only, there is also a bus to Marlas at 06:15 and 14:00, and every Wednesday a bus runs specifically to Kardiani at 08:00 and 13:00.
Village Route, Tinos to Steni
This route heads through Triantaros, Dyo Choria and Arnados before reaching Mesi, Falatados, Steni, Myrsini and Potamia.
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Steni and beyond | 06:45, 09:30, 12:00, 14:15, 16:00, 18:00 |
| Steni and beyond to Tinos | 07:15, 10:00, 12:30, 14:45, 16:30, 18:30 |
Myrsini gets a daily service at 06:45, 14:15 and 16:00. Potamia is only served on Mondays, at 06:45 and 14:15. A slightly different version of this route, calling only at Triantaros, Dyo Choria and Arnados, runs at 07:25, 09:40, 12:10, 14:25, 16:10 and 18:10.
Agia Pelagia Monastery
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Agia Pelagia Monastery | 09:30, 12:00, 16:00 |
| Agia Pelagia Monastery to Tinos | 10:30, 13:00, 16:40 |
Volax
Volax is reached using the Steni route buses that leave Tinos at 09:30 and 12:00, returning at 10:15 and 12:45.
Village Route, Tinos to Kalloni
This route calls at Tripotamos, Xinara, Loutra, Krokos, Komi and Agapi on the way to Kalloni.
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Kalloni | 06:45, 14:00 |
| Kalloni to Tinos | 07:15, 14:40 |
There is also a short local hop from Agapi at 07:00 and 14:50, and from Ktikados at 07:30 and 14:10, both heading back towards town.
Beach Routes
Kolibithra Beach
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Kolibithra | 10:45, 14:00, 16:15, 18:00, moving to 11:10, 14:30, 16:40, 18:20 from 25 July to 23 August |
Agios Ioannis Porto Beach
Buses to Porto run once an hour through the day, and every other one of those also continues on to Agios Sostis Beach.
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Porto | Every hour from 07:50 to 22:00 |
| Porto to Tinos | Every hour from 08:00 to 22:10 |
| Tinos to Agios Sostis, on the 07:50, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00 services | Same departure times as above |
| Agios Sostis to Tinos | 08:10, 10:20, 12:20, 14:20, 16:20, 18:20, 20:20, 22:20 |
Kionia Beach
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Kionia | Every hour from 08:30 to 21:30 |
| Kionia to Tinos | Every hour from 08:35 to 21:35 |
Agios Fokas Beach
| Direction | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tinos to Agios Fokas | Every 30 minutes from 09:45 to 20:15 |
| Agios Fokas to Tinos | Every 30 minutes from 09:50 to 20:20 |
Getting to the Marble Villages and Monasteries
The route through Pyrgos and Panormos is the one to use for the famous marble carving village of Pyrgos, and it also passes through some of the prettiest hill villages on the island, including Kardiani and Isternia. The Steni route covers the other side of the island and gives access to Volax, known for its unusual round boulders, as well as Agia Pelagia Monastery, though both are only served a handful of times a day, so it pays to plan the return trip before you set off.
Getting to the Beaches
Kionia and Agios Fokas are the easiest beaches to reach without much planning, since both run hourly or better throughout the day and sit close to Tinos Town. Porto and Agios Sostis share the same hourly line further along the coast, while Kolibithra, up in the north of the island, gets a handful of departures a day rather than a frequent service.
Handy Tips for Riding the Bus in Tinos
- Buy your ticket at the station if you can, or straight from the driver if you are boarding along the route.
- Check the day of the week before relying on the early Pyrgos and Panormos buses, since a couple of them do not run at weekends.
- If you are heading to Volax or Agia Pelagia Monastery, remember these use the Steni route buses rather than having a completely separate timetable of their own.
- Keep an eye on the Monday and Wednesday only extras, such as the Marlas and Kardiani services, since these can be handy if your visit lines up with the right day.
- For the beach routes, Kionia and Agios Fokas are the most forgiving if your plans change, since another bus is never too far away.
Final Thoughts
The Tinos bus network reaches almost everywhere worth visiting on the island, from the marble villages in the hills to the main beaches near town, and the hourly beach routes in particular make day to day planning easy. The village routes need a little more care, since some services only run on certain days or only reach certain stops on the way. As always, check the current timetable at the station in Tinos Town or on the KTEL Tinou website before you set off, since the schedule is refreshed each season.
