There are 4 ways to get from Mátala to Palaikastro by bus, ferry, car, or shuttle
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Station
- Take the ferry from Heraklion to SitiaBsf
6h€47–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Station
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia
7h 45m€22–30Drive 184.2 km
- Drive from Mátala to Palaikastro184.2 km
3h 31m€34–49Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Matala to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
5h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mátala to Palaikastro is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mátala to Palaikastro is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mátala to Palaikastro. However, there are services departing from Mátala and arriving at Palaíkastro via Heraklion Central Station and Sitia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Mátala and Palaikastro is 178 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from Mátala to Palaikastro without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h and costs €45 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Mátala to Palaikastro, including transfers.
Mátala to Palaikastro bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Mátala station.
Mátala to Palaikastro bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mátala to Palaikastro is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Mátala to Palaikastro.
There are 326+ hotels available in Palaikastro.
What companies run services between Mátala, Greece and Palaikastro, Greece?
You can take a bus from Mátala to Palaíkastro via Heraklion Central Station, Sitia, and Sitia in around 7h 45m.
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- Phone
- +30 2810 24 50 20
- info@ktelherlas.gr
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- info@crete-taxi-service.com
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Matala to Irakleion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
Ferry from Heraklion to Sitia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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