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How to get fromMátala to Santorini Islandby car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Mátala to Santorini Island by car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, plane, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Mátala to Heraklion Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    2h 46m
    €104–112

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Stationbus
    2. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    6h 8m
    €22–24

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Stationbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    4h 43m
    €99–102

  4. Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Matala to Irakleion Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Santorini (JTR)planeHER - JTR
    4h 55m

  5. Bus, car ferry via Moires

    1. Take the bus from Moires to Heraklion Central Stationbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    5h 28m
    €99–103

  6. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Matala to Chania Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Santorini (JTR)planeCHQ - JTR
    6h 10m

Mátala to Santorini Island by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mátala, Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Mátala to Santorini Island. However, you can drive to Heraklion Port, take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, then drive to Emporeío. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mátala to Thira Santorini Port via Heraklion Central Station and Heraklion Port in around 4h 43m.

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