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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sparta is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Sparta is to bus and fly which takes 10h 44m and costs €85 - €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, Agrinio and Patras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.

How far is it from Messina to Sparta?

The distance between Messina and Sparta is 1134 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 ferry and train and bus which takes 30h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m 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 2:41 PM in Messina and 3:41 PM in Sparta.

Where can I stay near Sparta?

There are 182+ hotels available in Sparta.

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

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

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

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CTA - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
10h 44m
€88–220
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari CentraleIc
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to PatrasAsf
5. Take the bus from Patras to Sparti
30h 4m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Agrínio
3. Take the bus from Agrinio to Patras
4. Take the bus from Patras to Sparti
30h 24m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisi
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
4. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Sparta
19h 52m
€187–292
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)CTA - KLX
3. Take the bus from Kalamata to Sparti
12h 15m
€123–409
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Aeroporto
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)PMO - KLX
3. Take the bus from Kalamata to Sparti
15h 33m
€181–309
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Aeroporto
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)PMO - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
13h 22m
€106–270
Bus and ferry, bus via Sarandë
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Sarandë
3. Take the bus from Sarandë to Patra
4. Take the bus from Patras to Sparti
32h 51m

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

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,133.5 km
Duration: 10h 44m

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 bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, take the subway to Στ.Συνταγματοσ, take the subway to Στ.Αγ.Αντωνιοσ, walk to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, then take the bus to Sparti. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Sparti via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Lamezia Terme C., Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Stazione Marittima, Bari M.ma, Patras, and Patras in around 30h 4m.

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