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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €30 - €130 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €30 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Matera. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Matera. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Matera Sud via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.

How far is it from Budapest to Matera?

The distance between Budapest and Matera is 810 km. The road distance is 1420.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Matera without a car is to train via Rome which takes 20h 58m and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Budapest to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Matera bus from?

Budapest to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Matera train from?

Budapest to Matera train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Matera?

The best way to get from Budapest to Matera is to train via Rome which takes 20h 58m and costs €230 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 55m.

Where does the Budapest to Matera bus arrive?

Budapest to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Matera train arrive?

Budapest to Matera train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Matera is 1420 km. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Budapest to Matera.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Matera?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Matera?

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Where can I stay near Matera?

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Budapest to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Matera by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, night train, ferry, or busferry

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

Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BUD - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 10m
€32–128
Train via Rome
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtinatrain
4. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
20h 58m
€236–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N536
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
25h 55m
Drive 1,420.2 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Materacar 1,420.2 km
15h 18m
€221–319
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BUD - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
9h 9m
€49–157
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VIE - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 34m
€60–237
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
22h 4m
€219–434
Train, night train, ferry
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Vrbovectrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Vrbovec to Splitnighttrain
3. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
30h 25m
€246–376
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica , Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
4. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Policorobusferry
5. Take the bus from Policoro to Materabus 354
38h 59m

Budapest to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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20h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 809.6 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Roma Tiburtina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 20h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 25h 55m.

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