How to travel from Naxos to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Naxos and Sparta is around 434km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Naxos 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 → Naxos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Paros, bus
Take a ferry to Paros and then to Piraeus then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Piraeus then drive to Sparta.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naxos and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naxos to Sparta by ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Naxos and Sparta is around 434km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Naxos and Sparta by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Naxos to Sparta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Naxos and Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naxos and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naxos and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naxos to Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Naxos to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then drive to Sparta. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naxos to Sparta is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naxos and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 434km (269 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | €250($250) | once daily | 588km (365 miles) |
Ferry to Paros, bus + 2 similar | 7h 20m | €160($160) | 4 times a week | 444km (276 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 8h 10m | €105($105) | twice daily | 474km (294 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 8h 25m | €100($100) | twice a week | 461km (286 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 20m | €115($115) | twice daily | 460km (286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naxos and Sparta
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
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