What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Sparta?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sparta is to train and fly and bus which costs €80 - €220 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Sparta?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Sparta is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 40m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Sparta?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Sparta. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Sparti via Vlorë and Patras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 48m.

How far is it from Messina to Sparta?

The distance between Messina and Sparta is 1130 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Sparta without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Sparta without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 29h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Sparta?

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Messina to Sparta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Sparta bus from?

Messina to Sparta bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Sparta bus arrive?

Messina to Sparta bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Sparta?

Sparta is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 7:31 AM in Messina and 8:31 AM in Sparta.

Where can I stay near Sparta?

There are 22+ hotels available in Sparta.

Messina to Sparta - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Sparta by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Spartibus
11h 40m
€82–215
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Bari M.macar
3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
4. Drive from Patras to Spartacar
26h 37m
€177–278
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus
3. Take the bus from Patras to Spartibus
29h 48m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane CTA - KLX
3. Take the bus from Kalamata to Spartibus
12h 59m
€112–384
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane PMO - KLX
3. Take the bus from Kalamata to Spartibus
15h 15m
€153–367
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMO - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Spartibus
13h 56m
€113–258
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
5. Take the bus from Patras to Spartibus
30h 12m
Bus and ferry, bus via Sarandë
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Sarandëbus
3. Take the bus from Sarande,Posta Shqiptare to Patrabus
4. Take the bus from Patras to Spartibus
32h 46m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Sparta.

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Distance: 1,130.5 km
Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Sparta, Peloponnese, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Sparta. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, take the subway to Eleonas, walk to ΣΤ. Ελαιωνα, take the line 052 bus to ΣΤ. Υπερ. Λεωφ. Κηφισου, walk to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, then take the bus to Sparti. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Sparta via Villa San Giovanni, Bari M.ma, and Patras in around 26h 37m.

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