How to travel from Thassos to Sparta, Greece
The distance between Thassos and Sparta is around 633km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Thassos 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 → Thassos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Keramoti then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kalamata.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Keramoti then take the train to Thessaloniki and then to Athens then take the bus to Sparti.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Keramoti then drive to Sparta.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thassos and Sparta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thassos to Sparta by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Thassos and Sparta is around 633km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Thassos and Sparta by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Thassos to Sparta is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Thassos and Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thassos and Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thassos and Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thassos to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 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 Thassos to Sparta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kalamata. instead which will take 12h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thassos to Sparta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thassos and Sparta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 633km (394 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 9h 35m | €120($120) | twice a week | 702km (436 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 12h 20m | €100($100) | twice a week | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, bus | 14h 5m | €95($95) | twice daily | 936km (582 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, bus | 17h 40m | €32($32) | once daily | 995km (618 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, bus | 1 day 3h | €115($115) | 3 times a week | 1,066km (663 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 14h 25m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,092km (678 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 45m | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thassos and Sparta
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
KTEL Lakonias
KTEL Xanthis
KTEL Korinthias
Ktel Ileias
Ferry operators
Aneth Lines
Thassos Ferries
Train operators
Airlines
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