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How to get fromSantorini Island to Mátalaby car ferry, car, bus, plane, shuttle or ferry

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to HeraklionferryBsf
    2. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátalabus
    6h 18m
    €21–24

  3. Car ferry, bus

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

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

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)planeJTR - HER
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Matalashuttle
    4h 20m

  5. Car ferry, bus via Moires

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Moiresbus
    5h 28m
    €100–103

  6. Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)planeJTR - CHQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Matalashuttle
    5h 25m

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

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

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

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

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