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How to get fromIstanbul to Kalamataby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Kalamata by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Kalamata International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)planeIST - KLX
    8h 28m
    €104–558

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthenstrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
    20h 18m
    €64–117

  3. Drive 1,247 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Kalamatacar1,247 km
    13h 30m
    €223–323

  4. Bus, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeIST - ATH
    3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
    10h 19m
    €76–222

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to KalamatabusExpress
    20h 36m
    €104–153

  6. Bus via Komotini

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Komotinibus
    2. Take the bus from Komotini to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
    3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
    22h 15m
    €110–139

Istanbul to Kalamata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kalamata, Greece?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Kalamata via Athens, Μεταξουργειο, and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL in around 20h 36m.

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