There are 4 ways to get from Zákros 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
6h 9m€61–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Station
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
7h 39m€22–32Drive 177.6 km
- Drive from Zákros to Mátala177.6 km
3h 23m€33–47Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Sitia to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Matala
5h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zákros to Mátala is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Zákros to Mátala is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zákros to Mátala. However, there are services departing from Zákros and arriving at Mátala via Sitia and Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Zákros and Mátala is 190 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.
The best way to get from Zákros to Mátala without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €60 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Zákros to Mátala, including transfers.
Zákros to Mátala bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Sitia station.
Zákros to Mátala bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zákros to Mátala is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Zákros to Mátala.
There are 884+ hotels available in Mátala.
What companies run services between Zákros, Greece and Mátala, Greece?
You can take a bus from Zákros to Matala via Sitia, Sitia, and Irakleion Airport in around 5h 14m.
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- Phone
- +30 2810 24 50 20
- info@ktelherlas.gr
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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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