The distance between Thessaloniki and Sparta is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Thessaloniki to Sparta by train, bus, 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 → Thessaloniki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kalamata (KLX) then take the bus to Sparti.
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Take the bus to Athens and then to Sparti.
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Take the train to Athens then take the bus to Sparti.
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There are several options for getting from Thessaloniki to Sparta by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Thessaloniki and Sparta is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 398km (247 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Thessaloniki and Sparta by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thessaloniki to Sparta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Thessaloniki and Sparta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Thessaloniki and Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kalamata (KLX) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thessaloniki and Sparta. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Thessaloniki to Sparta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Athens. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
KTEL Thessalonikis, KTEL Lakonias, Union Ivkoni and KTEL Korinthias run regular bus services between Thessaloniki and Sparta. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thessaloniki to Sparta. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Sparti. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Thessaloniki and Sparta. The distance is around 730km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thessaloniki to Sparta is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €36 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Kalamata (KLX), Bus + 2 similar | 3h 50m | €110($110) | once daily | 480km (298 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 590km (367 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 8h 30m | €205($205) | once daily | 792km (492 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €63($63) | every 4 hours | 732km (455 miles) |
Bus via Corinth Bus Station | 12h 10m | €42($42) | twice a week | 783km (487 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8hrs | €36($36) | 5 times a day | 776km (482 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | €110($110) | on demand | 730km (454 miles) |
KTEL Lakonias
KTEL Thessalonikis
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
MetroTurizm
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Sparta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.