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How to get fromIstanbul to Messenia (ancient region)by plane, bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Messenia (ancient region) by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)planeIST - KLX
    5h 56m
    €165–630

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Tholóbus
    21h 15m
    €131–175

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthenstrainIc
    3. Take the train from Athens to KorinthostrainRe
    4. Take the bus from Isthmos to Megalopolisbus
    5. Take the taxi from Megalopolis to Messenia (ancient region)taxi
    20h 35m
    €145–197

  4. Drive 1,204.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Messenia (ancient region)car1,204.8 km
    12h 51m
    €220–317

  5. Bus, taxi

    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 Megalopolisbus
    4. Take the taxi from Megalopolis to Messenia (ancient region)taxi
    22h 40m
    €164–200

Istanbul (IST) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Messenia (ancient region), Greece?

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Messenia (ancient region) via Athens, Μεταξουργειο, Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, and Tholó in around 21h 15m.

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