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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Matera is to fly and train which costs €60 - €190 and takes 10h 37m.

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 - €180.

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, Q. Sella-Calefati and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

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 which takes 16h 40m 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 8:27 AM in Athens and 7:27 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Matera.

Athens to Matera - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Matera by plane, bus, busferry, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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)ATH - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
6h 37m
€69–178
Fly to Naples Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)ATH - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
10h 37m
€61–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinë
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Porto
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
16h 40m
Bus and ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Sami
2. Take the ferry from Sami to Port of Bari
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
29h 25m
€107–120
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Vlora
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Matera
14h 1m
€168–270
Fly to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)ATH - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centrale
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
13h 31m
€101–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fier
2. Take the bus from Fier to Bari Porto
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
21h 43m
€135–139

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

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Distance: 809.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Athens to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, Capruzzi-Ennio, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 16h 40m.

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