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Athens to Matala

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Athens, Greece → Matala, Greece

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Athens to Matala

Cheapest

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$42.03–$343.92

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$267.49
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.90–$280.23

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.56

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.98–$139.68

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:
2821 091288
Website:
e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Port of Piraeus to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94
Bus from Chania to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Mátala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46

B&S Transfers

Phone:
+30 697 32 04 923
Website:
crete-taxi-service.com/en
Bus from Chania Airport to Matala
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Mátala?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Mátala is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 14h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Mátala?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Mátala is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $52.17 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Mátala?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Mátala. However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Mátala via Chania and Heraklion Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

How far is it from Athens to Mátala?

The distance between Athens and Mátala is 498 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Mátala without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Mátala without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 7h 7m and costs $173.91 - $336.96 .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Mátala?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Athens to Mátala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Mátala bus from?

Athens to Mátala bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Port of Piraeus station.

Where does the Athens to Mátala bus arrive?

Athens to Mátala bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

Where can I stay near Mátala?

There are 925+ hotels available in Mátala. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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