How to get there

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Athens – Sparta

The road transfer from Athens to Sparta takes 2:30 hours. The route follows the highways A6 (Attiki Odos), A8 (Elefsina-Corinth) and A7 (Corinth-Tripoli),and then the highway A71 (Lefktro - Sparta). The Coach Station (KTEL) of Laconia operates several daily routes to and from Athens. The journey takes about 3:30 hours. The Sparta-Tripoli and Sparta-Corinth lines are also served through these itineraries.

Sparta - Kalamata

The road transfer from Kalamata to Sparta takes about an hour. The route follows the highways A7 (Kalamata-Tripoli) and then the A71 highway( Lefktro - Sparta).

Sparta – Gythio

The road transfer from Sparta to Gythio which is the nearest port takes about 40 minutes. The route follows the National Road 39 (Sparta-Gythio).

BUS TRANSPORTATION

There are plenty of daily routes to and from Athens. The journey takes about 3:30 hours. The Sparta-Tripoli and Sparta-Corinth lines are also served through these itineraries. You can find more info for the Bus Services here.

Sparta does not have a direct air connection. The nearest airport is in Kalamata, 60 minutes drive from Sparta, while the airport of Athens "ELEftherios Venizelos" is 2 hours and 50 minutes away. For flights to and from these airports search here: