The distance between Athens and Sparta is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Athens to Sparta by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sparta → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sparti.
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There are several options for getting from Athens to Sparta by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Athens and Sparta is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Athens and Sparta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Sparta is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Sparta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Sparta. We recommend that you drive to Sparta. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Sparta. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Athens and Sparta with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 30m.
KTEL Lakonias run regular bus services between Athens and Sparta. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Sparta. We recommend that you take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Sparta is Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Sparta. Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Athens and Sparta. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Sparta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 30m | €21($21) | every 4 hours | 233km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €36($36) | on demand | 236km (147 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sparta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.