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 €85 - €280 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 €85 - €280.

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 Ioannina, Vlorë and Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 47m.

How far is it from Crete to Matera?

The distance between Crete and Matera is 1044 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 and train which takes 27h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 10:49 PM in Crete and 9:49 PM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 339+ hotels available in Matera.

Crete to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Crete to Matera by plane, bus, car ferry, car, busferry, train, or ferry

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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, bus
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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
€87–280
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Port of Igoumenitsacar
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
4. Drive from Port Of Bari to Materacar
25h 3m
€333–703
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
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 train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
27h 16m
Fly from Chania International Airport, bus
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
€119–338
Fly from Sitia Airport, bus
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
7h 55m
€143–397
Bus and ferry, bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
29h 47m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, Italobus Connections
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
30h 26m
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 to Materabus
33h 32m
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
35h

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,044.2 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Crete to Matera. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, 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 Port of Piraeus, Port of Igoumenitsa, and Port Of Bari in around 25h 3m.

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