How to travel from Kalamata to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Kalamata and Sparta is around 57km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kalamata to Sparta by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sparta → Kalamata if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration1h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€7($7)
KTEL Messinias
Taxi
Take a taxi to Sparta.
- Duration57min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€65($65)
Tour Taxi Kalamatas
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalamata and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kalamata to Sparta by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Kalamata and Sparta is around 57km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 28km (18 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Kalamata and Sparta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kalamata to Sparta is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalamata and Sparta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kalamata and Sparta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sparta. instead which will take 57min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kalamata and Sparta. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kalamata and Sparta with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 50m.
KTEL Messinias run regular bus services between Kalamata and Sparta. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalamata to Sparta. We recommend that you take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Kalamata and Sparta. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalamata to Sparta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €7 ($7).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kalamata and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 50m | €7($7) | once daily | 57km (35 miles) |
Taxi | 57min | €65($65) | on demand | 58km (36 miles) |
Drive | 57min | €9($9) | on demand | 58km (36 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kalamata and Sparta
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
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