The distance between Piraeus and Sparta is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Piraeus to Sparta by 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 → Piraeus if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sparti.
KTEL Lakonias
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There are several options for getting from Piraeus to Sparta by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Piraeus and Sparta is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Piraeus and Sparta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Piraeus to Sparta is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Piraeus and Sparta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Piraeus and Sparta. We recommend that you drive to Sparta. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Piraeus and Sparta. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Piraeus to Sparta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Στ.Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
KTEL Lakonias, Union Ivkoni and KTEL Korinthias run regular bus services between Piraeus and Sparta. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piraeus to Sparta. We recommend that you take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Piraeus and Sparta. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piraeus to Sparta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €24($24) | every 4 hours | 247km (154 miles) |
Bus via Corinth Bus Station | 4h 35m | €20($20) | twice a week | 237km (147 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €36($36) | on demand | 236km (146 miles) |
KTEL Lakonias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
The following major airports near Sparta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.