How to travel from Chania to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Chania and Sparta is around 260km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chania to Sparta by ferry, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sparta → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Gytheio.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Neápolis then drive to Sparta.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chania to Sparta by ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Chania and Sparta is around 260km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (140 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Chania and Sparta by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Sparta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chania and Sparta. The ferry typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once a week.
Seajets and Lane Sea Lines run the ferry services between Chania and Sparta. Ferries run once a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chania to Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 10m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chania to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Neápolis then drive to Sparta. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Sparta is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 554km (344 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 10m | €90($90) | once a week | 260km (161 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 8h 30m | €80($80) | once a week | 276km (171 miles) |
| Ferry to Patra, bus | 19h 30m | €89($89) | twice a week | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 25m | €100($100) | once a week | 272km (169 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Sparta
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Lane Sea Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Lakonias
KTEL Achaias
Airports near Sparta
The following major airports near Sparta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Sparta
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Sparta
Araxos Airport (GPA)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Sparta