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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Sparta is to bus via Blagoevgrad which costs €40 - €60 and takes 21h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Sparta is to bus and fly which takes 11h 4m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Sparta?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Sparta. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and arriving at Sparti via Πλατεια Μεταξουργειου and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Sparta?

The distance between Plovdiv and Sparta is 918 km. The road distance is 928.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sparta without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs €70 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Plovdiv to Sparta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Sparta bus from?

Plovdiv to Sparta bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

Where does the Plovdiv to Sparta bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Sparta bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Athens Karolou station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Sparta?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Sparta is 929 km. It takes approximately 13h 22m to drive from Plovdiv to Sparta.

Where can I stay near Sparta?

There are 183+ hotels available in Sparta.

Plovdiv to Sparta - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Plovdiv to Sparta by bus, plane, car, or train

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 Sofia Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SOF - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
11h 4m
€92–210
Bus via Blagoevgrad
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Corinth Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Isthmos to Sparti
21h 18m
€43–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Athens KarolouCitylines 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
18h 50m
€73–89
Drive 928.7 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Sparta928.7 km
13h 22m
€169–245
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)SKG - KLX
3. Take the bus from Kalamata to Sparti
14h 14m
€128–395
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SKG - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
16h 14m
€103–176
Train, train to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
2. Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Port
3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)AXD - ATH
4. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
14h 6m
€87–202
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)IST - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
14h 14m
€96–234
Bus via Plovdiv Hristo Botev
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Athens KarolouCitylines 79
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
19h 30m
€77–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to SofiaRe
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
4. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sparti
19h 49m
€59–89

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 918.2 km
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sparta, Peloponnese, Greece?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Sparti via Athens Karolou, Πλατεια Μεταξουργειου, and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL in around 18h 50m.

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