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 Heraklionferry Bsf
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátalabus
5h 23m€23–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátalabus
6h€21–30Drive 167.1 km
- Drive from Sitia to Mátalacar 167.1 km
3h 11m€31–44Private 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 €21 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Sitia to Mátala is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €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 167.1 km.
The best way to get from Sitia to Mátala without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €23 - €50.
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 1093+ 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 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Sitia to Heraklion Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Sitia to Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, Need to know: Greyhound, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.










