How to travel from Athens to Sparta, Greece

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.

2 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sparti.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

KTEL Lakonias

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Drive

Drive to Sparta.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Sparta

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Sparta. We recommend that you drive to Sparta. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Athens to Sparta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€21($21)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€36($36)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Sparta

The following major airports near Sparta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Sparta
KIT
Kithira Airport (KIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Sparta
GPA
Araxos Airport (GPA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Sparta