How to travel from Sparta to Samos, Greece
The distance between Sparta and Samos is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sparta to Samos by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samos → Sparta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kalamata (KLX) to Samos (SMI).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€160($160)
+ 5 others2 similiar routes
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Bus to Athens, ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Mykonos, Evdilos then Karlovasi and then to Vathy Samou.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sparta and Samos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sparta to Samos by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Sparta and Samos is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Sparta and Samos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sparta to Samos is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Sparta and Samos 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 Samos. We recommend that you fly from Kalamata (KLX) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sparta and Samos. We recommend that you fly from Kalamata (KLX) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sparta and Samos. Flights depart from Kalamata (KLX) and arrive at Samos (SMI) - via Thessaloniki (SKG). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Sparta to Samos. There is however a flight that goes via Thessaloniki (SKG). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sparta to Samos typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Kalamata (KLX) and and arrive into Samos (SMI).
The closest major airport to Samos is Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Samos. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) 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 Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sparta to Samos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sparta and Samos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 15m | €160($160) | twice a week | 941km (585 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 5m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 550km (342 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 8h 10m | €180($180) | twice a week | 583km (362 miles) |
Bus to Athens, ferry + 4 similar | 10h 45m | €250($250) | twice a week | 663km (412 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 11h 30m | €155($155) | twice a week | 663km (412 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Ferry | 15h 40m | €85($85) | 3 times a week | 561km (349 miles) |
| Bus to Isthmos, ferry | 16h 50m | €87($87) | 3 times a week | 562km (349 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, ferry | 1 day 5h | €81($81) | once daily | 1,958km (1,217 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sparta and Samos
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airbus France
Condor Flugdienst
Bus companies
KTEL Lakonias
KTEL Korinthias
KTEL Argolidas
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Barel Travel
Meander Travel
Airports near Samos
The following major airports near Samos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Samos
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 23km (15 miles) from Samos
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Samos