How to travel from Samothrace to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Sparta is around 712km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Samothrace to Sparta by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sparta → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kalamata.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then drive to Kavala then take a ferry to Laurium then drive to Sparta.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Sparta by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Samothrace and Sparta is around 712km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Samothrace and Sparta by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Sparta is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Sparta is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 7h 45m.
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 Samothrace to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kalamata. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 45m | €115($115) | once daily | 712km (442 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 13h 15m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 17h 35m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,100km (684 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 5h | €125($125) | 3 times a week | 1,232km (766 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 14h 25m | €66($66) | once daily | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 21h 55m | €155($155) | once a week | 918km (570 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Sparta
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Messinias
KTEL Lakonias
KTEL Rodopis
KTEL Korinthias
Ferry operators
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Train operators
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