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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €220 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs €100 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Matera. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Matera via Sofia, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 19m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Matera?

The distance between Bucharest and Matera is 934 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Matera without a car is to bus and Italobus Connections via Sofia which takes 34h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bucharest to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Matera bus from?

Bucharest to Matera bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Matera bus arrive?

Bucharest to Matera bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:35 PM in Bucharest and 7:35 PM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Matera.

Bucharest to Matera - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and Italobus Connections

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Matera by plane, bus, 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 from Bucharest Otopeni, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)OTP - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
6h 26m
€103–204
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)BBU - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
6h 55m
€56–220
Bus, Italobus Connections via Sofia
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Taranto Port
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
34h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Port Of Durres
2. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Bari
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Matera
21h 23m
€197–263
Bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Salerno1928
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Matera1113
44h

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

9Weekly Planes

2h 33mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 934.1 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Matera via Sofia, Tirana, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, and Taranto in around 34h 19m.

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