How to travel from Sparta to Icaria, Greece
The distance between Sparta and Icaria is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sparta to Icaria by car, 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 Icaria → Sparta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sparta and Icaria
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sparta to Icaria by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Sparta and Icaria is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 334km (208 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Sparta and Icaria by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sparta to Icaria is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Sparta and Icaria is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sparta and Icaria. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sparta and Icaria. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sparta to Icaria. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) 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 Sparta to Icaria. We recommend that you drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sparta to Icaria is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sparta and Icaria
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6hrs | €145($145) | once daily | 497km (309 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 40m | €160($160) | twice a week | 622km (386 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 10hrs | €155($155) | once a week | 557km (346 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Ferry | 12h 20m | €81($81) | 3 times a week | 481km (299 miles) |
| Bus to Isthmos, ferry | 13h 30m | €83($83) | 3 times a week | 482km (299 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 10m | €165($165) | once a week | 542km (337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sparta and Icaria
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Lakonias
KTEL Korinthias
KTEL Argolidas
Airports near Icaria
The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Icaria
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Icaria
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Icaria