Areopoli is primarily connected by road, with Kalamata Airport (KLX) serving as the closest major air hub and Athens offering broader transportation links. Areopoli itself has a local bus station located at the edge of the village.
Driving provides the most flexibility for exploring Areopoli and the wider Mani Peninsula. The journey from Athens to Areopoli takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 48 minutes, with estimated costs ranging from €51 to €73 for fuel and tolls. Car rentals are widely available in Areopoli, with prices typically starting from around $60-$73 (€50-€75) per day.
Buses from Athens to Areopoli depart from the Leoforou Kifisou KTEL station. This route usually involves a transfer at Isthmos and takes approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes, with ticket prices between €18 and €35. Direct bus services from Athens Airport to Areopoli are not available; travelers will need to transfer at the Athens KTEL station and then to Isthmos, totaling around 6 hours and 21 minutes of travel time. Shuttle buses also connect Kalamata Airport to Areopoli daily.
An alternative from Athens involves taking a train to Korinthos, followed by a bus from Isthmos to Areopoli. This combined journey typically lasts about 4 hours and 40 minutes and costs approximately €26 to €36.
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