There are 4 ways to get from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens by plane, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane KLX - ATH
1h 24m€96–257Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus Express
4h 35m€27–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kalamata-KLX to Athens231.2 km
2h 33mDrive 231.2 km
- Drive from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athenscar 231.2 km
2h 33m€42–61
Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs €95 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens. However, there are services departing from Kalamata International Airport and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Kalamata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Kalamata Airport (KLX) and Athens is 223 km. The road distance is 231.2 km.
The best way to get from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens, including transfers.
Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, depart from Kalamata station.
The best way to get from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.
Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Athens.
What companies run services between Kalamata Airport (KLX), Greece and Athens, Greece?
Aegean Airlines flies from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, KTEL Messinias operates a bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Phone
- +30 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelmessinias.gr
Bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kalamata-KLX to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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