There are 3 ways to get from Central Athens to Kalamata by plane, bus, or car
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Central Athens to Kalamata by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Central Athens to Kalamata is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Central Athens to Kalamata is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €90 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Athens to Kalamata. However, there are services departing from Εφετειο and arriving at Kalamata via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Central Athens and Kalamata is 235 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.
The best way to get from Central Athens to Kalamata without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Central Athens to Kalamata, including transfers.
Central Athens to Kalamata bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
The best way to get from Central Athens to Kalamata is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 34m.
Central Athens to Kalamata bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, arrive at Kalamata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Athens to Kalamata is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Central Athens to Kalamata.
What companies run services between Central Athens, Greece and Kalamata, Greece?
Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) 3 times a week. Alternatively, KTEL Messinias operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamata every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- 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 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelmessinias.gr
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/
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