There are 2 ways to get from Mátala to Spinalonga (Island) by bus, unknown, or shuttle
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Bus, travel
best- Take the bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Station
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Neapoli
- Walk from Neapoli to Spinalonga (Island)
3h 28mPrivate transfer, travel
- Take a shuttle bus from Matala to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beach
- Walk from Elounda Beach to Spinalonga (Island)
2h 34m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Mátala and Spinalonga (Island) is 130 km.
The best way to get from Mátala to Spinalonga (Island) without a car is to bus and travel which takes 3h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Mátala to Spinalonga (Island), including transfers.
There are 905+ hotels available in Spinalonga (Island).
What companies run services between Mátala, Greece and Spinalonga (Island), Greece?
There is no direct connection from Mátala to Spinalonga (Island). However, you can take the bus to Heraklion Central Station, take the bus to Neapoli, then travel to Spinalonga (Island). Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Matala to Spinalonga (Island) via Heraklion Airport and Elounda Beach in around 2h 34m.
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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 Neapoli
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- 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
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- info@cretetaxitransfers.gr
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Elounda Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Book at
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €60–90
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €120–135
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €135–150
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