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How to get fromGavdos to Mátalaby car ferry, taxi, bus or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Gavdos to Mátala by car ferry, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Gavdos to Sfakiacarferry
    2. Take the taxi from Fragokastello to Mátalataxi
    5h 49m
    €116–158

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Gavdos to Sfakiacarferry
    2. Take the bus from Chora Sfakion to Chaniabus
    3. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
    4. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátalabus
    11h 27m
    €46–67

  3. Car ferry, Private transfer

    1. Take the car ferry from Gavdos to Sfakiacarferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chora Sfakion to Chania Airportshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Matalashuttle
    8h 39m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gavdos, Greece and Mátala, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Gavdos to Mátala. However, you can take the car ferry to Sfakia, walk to Chora Sfakion, take the bus to Fragokastello, then take the taxi to Mátala. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Gavdos to Mátala via Sfakia, Chora Sfakion, Chania, Heraklion, and Heraklion Central Station in around 11h 27m.

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