What is the cheapest way to get from Matera to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Crete is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €250 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matera to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Matera to Crete is to bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Crete. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Heraklion via Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

How far is it from Matera to Crete?

The distance between Matera and Crete is 1041 km.

How do I travel from Matera to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Matera to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and car ferry which takes 27h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Matera to Crete?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Matera to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Crete bus from?

Matera to Crete bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Where does the Matera to Crete bus arrive?

Matera to Crete bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Brindisi Istituto Professionale Falcone station.

What is the time difference between Matera and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Matera. It is currently 4:41 PM in Matera and 5:41 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2735+ hotels available in Crete.

Matera to Crete - 8 ways to travel via bus, plane, bus and ferry, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Crete by bus, plane, busferry, car ferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Take the bus from Matera to Bari Palese Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane BRI - HER
5h 11m
€75–207
Bus to Naples Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane NAP - HER
8h 6m
€65–246
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera to Baribus
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Piraeusbus
4. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
27h 36m
Bus to Naples Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane NAP - CHQ
8h 39m
€101–334
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the bus from Matera to Bari Palese Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane BRI - CHQ
5h 40m
€86–305
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Brindisi Istituto Professionale Falconebus
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
29h 22m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera - Piazza Matteotti to Taranto - Ponte di Pietrabus 710
2. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Piraeusbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
31h 59m
Bus, ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Altamura to Bari Centralebus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bari to Durrësferry
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
40h 44m

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,041.3 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Crete, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Matera to Crete. However, you can take the bus to Bari Palese Airport, walk to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, then take the line 6 bus to Néa Alikarnassós. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Heraklion Port via Bari, Bari Centrale, Stazione Marittima, Bari Porto, Durrës, Durrës, Piraeus, and Port of Piraeus in around 27h 36m.

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