How to travel from Sparta to Kos, Greece
The distance between Sparta and Kos is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sparta to Kos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kos → Sparta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Syros then Patmos and then to Kos.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bodrum then take a ferry to Kos.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sparta and Kos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sparta to Kos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Sparta and Kos is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Sparta and Kos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sparta to Kos is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Sparta and Kos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sparta and Kos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sparta and Kos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sparta to Kos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kos is Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Kos. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) 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 Kos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Syros then Patmos and then to Kos. instead which will take 12h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sparta to Kos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sparta and Kos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 35m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 606km (376 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 60m | €180($180) | 6 times a week | 599km (372 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, plane and ferry | 9h 25m | €150($150) | 3 times a week | 791km (492 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | €210($210) | 3 times a week | 625km (388 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, ferry | 1 day 9h | €66($66) | once daily | 2,096km (1,302 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 15m | €345($345) | twice daily | 2,035km (1,264 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sparta and Kos
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Dodecanese Flying Dolphins
Bus companies
KTEL Lakonias
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Kos
The following major airports near Kos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Kos
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Kos
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Kos