There are 3 ways to get from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
- Take the bus from Chania to Samariá Gorgebus
7h 13mDrive 167.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrancecar 167.8 km
2h 54m€31–44Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Matala to Irakleion Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Samariá Gorge
3h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance. However, there are services departing from Mátala and arriving at Samariá Gorge via Heraklion and Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Mátala and Samaria Gorge entrance is 244 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.
The best way to get from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance without a car is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance, including transfers.
Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Mátala station.
Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Heraklion Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance.
There are 3344+ hotels available in Samaria Gorge entrance.
What companies run services between Mátala, Greece and Samaria Gorge entrance, Greece?
You can take a bus from Mátala to Samaria Gorge entrance via Heraklion Central Station, Heraklion, Chania, and Samariá Gorge in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Mátala to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus from Chania to Samariá Gorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to Samariá Gorge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- Crete Taxi Transfers
- Car (4 passengers)
- €160–230
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €240–270
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €270–290
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