How to travel from Samos to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Samos and Sparta is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Samos to Sparta by ferry, 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 → Samos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Samos (SMI) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tinos and then to Rafina then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samos and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samos to Sparta by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 1 day 5h. 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 €120 ($120).
The distance between Samos and Sparta is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)
It takes around 11h 55m to get from Samos and Sparta by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samos to Sparta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Samos and Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samos and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Samos (SMI) 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 Samos and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Samos (SMI) 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 Samos to Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Samos (SMI) 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 Samos to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Tinos and then to Rafina then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 11h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samos to Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samos and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 551km (342 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | €180($180) | twice a week | 583km (362 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 11h 55m | €155($155) | once a week | 643km (400 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, Bus | 16h 40m | €89($89) | 3 times a week | 613km (381 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 16h 50m | €83($83) | 3 times a week | 600km (373 miles) |
| Ferry to Kuşadası, bus | 1 day 5h | €81($81) | once daily | 1,953km (1,214 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samos and Sparta
Bus companies
KTEL Lakonias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
MetroTurizm
Kamil Koc
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Barel Travel
Meander Travel
Airlines
Sky Express
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