How to travel from Icaria to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Icaria and Sparta is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Icaria 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 → Icaria if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ikaria Island (JIK) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Piraeus then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Piraeus then drive to Sparta.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icaria and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Icaria to Sparta by ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Icaria and Sparta is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 334km (208 miles)
It takes around 8h 5m to get from Icaria and Sparta by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Icaria to Sparta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Icaria and Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Icaria and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Ikaria Island (JIK) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Icaria and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Ikaria Island (JIK) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icaria to Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Ikaria Island (JIK) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Icaria to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Piraeus then drive to Sparta. instead which will take 8h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icaria to Sparta is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Icaria and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €145($145) | once daily | 498km (309 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 35m | €160($160) | twice a week | 622km (386 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | €155($155) | 3 times a week | 557km (346 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 13h 30m | €79($79) | 4 times a week | 520km (323 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 5m | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 543km (337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Icaria and Sparta
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Lakonias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
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