There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Messenia (ancient region) by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane ATH - KLX
2h 12m€134–320Bus via Kalamata
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus Express
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Doriobus
5h 37m€37–50Bus via Tholó
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Tholóbus
4h€55–64Drive 227.8 km
- Drive from Athens to Messenia (ancient region)car 227.8 km
2h 39m€42–60Bus, taxi via Corinth
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Isthmosbus
- Take the bus from Isthmos to Megalopolisbus
- Take the taxi from Megalopolis to Messenia (ancient region)taxi
4h 22m€74–102Bus
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kyparissiabus
4h 29m€47–61Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Megalopolisbus
- Take the taxi from Megalopolis to Messenia (ancient region)taxi
4h 42m€76–97
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Messenia (ancient region) is to bus via Kalamata which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Messenia (ancient region) is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €130 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Messenia (ancient region). However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Tholó via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Athens and Messenia (ancient region) is 266 km. The road distance is 227.8 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Messenia (ancient region) without a car is to bus via Tholó which takes 4h and costs €55 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Athens to Messenia (ancient region), including transfers.
Athens to Messenia (ancient region) bus services, operated by Ktel Ileias, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
The best way to get from Athens to Messenia (ancient region) is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Tholó, which costs €55 - €65 and takes 4h.
Athens to Messenia (ancient region) bus services, operated by Ktel Ileias, arrive at Tholó station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Messenia (ancient region) is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Athens to Messenia (ancient region).
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Messenia (ancient region), Greece?
Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Ktel Ileias operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Tholó once daily. Tickets cost €29–33 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kalamata International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Phone
- +30 26210 20600
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelileias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Tholó
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://ktelileias.gr/
- Phone
- +30 27410 754 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelkorinthias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Isthmos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.ktelkorinthias.gr/
Bus from Isthmos to Megalopolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.ktelkorinthias.gr/
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- Phone
- +30 27520 27423
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelargolida.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Isthmos
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.ktelargolida.gr/en/homepage-en/?module=default&pages_id=3&lang=en
- Phone
- +30 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelmessinias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kyparissia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Kalamata to Dorio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
- Phone
- +30 2710 222 560
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelarkadias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Megalopolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://ktelarkadias.gr/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
Taxaki Tripolis
- Phone
- +30 271 030 0300
- Website
- taxaki.com
Tripolis Arcadia taxi Services
- Phone
- +30 697 818 9724
Tripolis Taxi Transfers
- Phone
- +30 694 461 9730
- Website
- tripolistaxi.gr
Taxaki Tripolis
- Phone
- +30 271 030 0300
- Website
- taxaki.com
Tripolis Arcadia taxi Services
- Phone
- +30 697 818 9724
Tripolis Taxi Transfers
- Phone
- +30 694 461 9730
- Website
- tripolistaxi.gr
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