There are 4 ways to get from Sitia to Mátala by ferry, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Sitia to HeraklionBsf
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
5h 23m€21–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Station
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
6h€19–26Drive 167.2 km
- Drive from Sitia to Mátala167.2 km
3h 11m€30–44Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Sitia to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Matala
3h 55m
Sitia to Mátala by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sitia to Mátala is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Sitia to Mátala is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sitia to Mátala. However, there are services departing from Sitia and arriving at Mátala via Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Sitia and Mátala is 160 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
The best way to get from Sitia to Mátala without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €21 - €24.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Sitia to Mátala, including transfers.
Sitia to Mátala bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Sitia station.
Sitia to Mátala bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sitia to Mátala is 167 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Sitia to Mátala.
There are 879+ hotels available in Mátala.
What companies run services between Sitia, Greece and Mátala, Greece?
You can take a bus from Sitia to Mátala via Heraklion Central Station in around 6h.
- Phone
- +30 2810 24 50 20
- info@ktelherlas.gr
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 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 Sitia to Irakleion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Irakleion Airport to Matala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
Ferry from Sitia to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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