What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Matera?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €75 - €180 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Matera?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €75 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Matera. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Ioannina, Vlorë, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi Istituto Professionale Falcone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.

How far is it from Crete to Matera?

The distance between Crete and Matera is 1113 km.

How do I travel from Crete to Matera without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Matera without a car is to car ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Crete to Matera?

It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Crete to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Matera bus from?

Crete to Matera bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Matera bus arrive?

Crete to Matera bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Crete and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 5:17 PM in Crete and 4:17 PM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Matera.

Crete to Matera - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Matera by plane, bus, car ferry, busferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Sitia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane JSH - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
14h 25m
€134–303
Fly from Chania International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CHQ - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 40m
€67–275
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
26h 14m
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, bus
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane HER - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 17m
€75–177
Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Brindisi Istituto Professionale Falcone to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
29h 18m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
33h 10m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
34h 58m

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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18h 3mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,113 km
Duration: 14h 25m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Matera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Matera. However, you can fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Port of Piraeus, Piraeus, Durrës, Durrës, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 26h 14m.

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