If you come from Athens, you may follow the route Athens-Tripoli-Sparta (exit 10, Tegea, Sparta, without tolls)-Gytheio-Areopoli or the new route Athens-Tripoli-Direction to Lefktro-Sparta-Gytheio-Areopoli. 7,5km after Areopoli, drive towards Diros Cave and turn left when you come to the fork at 'The Rouga' café. Drive straight ahead for 350 m until you reach the main square and the church of St. Nicolas.

Distance from Athens: 280 km (3,5 hours)
Distance from Kalamata: 88 km (1,75 hours)
Alternatively
By bus: Athens – Sparta (3 hours), Sparta – Gytheio 35' (44km) and Gytheio - Areopoli 25' (28km)

By plane: From Athens or abroad with charter flight to Kalamata. The distance of Kalamata's airport from Areopoli is 90 km.