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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Matera. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Athens to Matera?

The distance between Athens and Matera is 810 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Matera without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Athens to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Matera bus from?

Athens to Matera bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Matera bus arrive?

Athens to Matera bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Rrogozhinë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 10:21 AM in Athens and 9:21 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Matera.

Athens to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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

Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ATH - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 37m
€69–198
Fly to Naples Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ATH - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
9h 39m
€47–180
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
16h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Materacar
16h 35m
€146–226
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane ATH - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
13h
Fly to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ATH - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
13h 32m
€94–259
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
18h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
20h 12m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 809.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Matera. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 16h 30m.

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