There are 4 ways to get from Mátala to Zákros 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 24m€57–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Station
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia
7h 38m€23–32Drive 177.5 km
- Drive from Mátala to Zákros177.5 km
3h 22m€33–47Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Matala to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Sitia
5h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mátala to Zákros is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mátala to Zákros is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mátala to Zákros. However, there are services departing from Mátala and arriving at Zákros via Heraklion Central Station and Sitia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Mátala and Zákros is 190 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Mátala to Zákros without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 24m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Mátala to Zákros, including transfers.
Mátala to Zákros bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Mátala station.
Mátala to Zákros bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mátala to Zákros is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Mátala to Zákros.
There are 444+ hotels available in Zákros.
What companies run services between Mátala, Greece and Zákros, Greece?
You can take a shuttle from Matala to Zákros via Irakleion Airport, Sitia, and Sitia in around 5h 43m.
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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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