How to travel from Kea to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Kea and Sparta is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kea to Sparta by ferry, 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 → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Lavrio, bus
Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis and then to Sparti.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lavrio then drive to Sparta.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Sparta by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).
The distance between Kea and Sparta is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Kea and Sparta by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Sparta is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then drive to Sparta. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then drive to Sparta. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kea to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kea to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Lavrio, bus + 1 similar | 7h 25m | €90($90) | twice a week | 339km (211 miles) |
| Ferry to Laurium, bus | 9hrs | €54($54) | twice daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €87($87) | twice a week | 335km (208 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 6h 30m | €73($73) | twice a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Sparta
Bus companies
KTEL Lakonias
KTEL Attikis
KTEL Korinthias
Ktel Ileias
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Goutos Lines
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