How to travel from Thessaloniki to Sparta, Greece

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.

7 routes found

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 SpartaThessaloniki if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Kalamata (KLX), Bus

Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kalamata (KLX) then take the bus to Sparti.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Athens and then to Sparti.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Athens then take the bus to Sparti.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Sparta.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance730km (454 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thessaloniki and Sparta

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thessaloniki and Sparta

Transport options from Thessaloniki to Sparta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kalamata (KLX), Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
€110($110)
once daily480km (298 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 15m
€95($95)
every 4 hours590km (367 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 30m
€205($205)
once daily792km (492 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€63($63)
every 4 hours732km (455 miles)
Bus via Corinth Bus Station12h 10m
€42($42)
twice a week783km (487 miles)
Train and Bus
8hrs
€36($36)
5 times a day776km (482 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€110($110)
on demand730km (454 miles)

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Airports near Sparta

The following major airports near Sparta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Sparta
KIT
Kithira Airport (KIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Sparta
GPA
Araxos Airport (GPA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Sparta