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 €35 - €140 and takes 6h 20m.

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 20m and costs €35 - €140.

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 Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.

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 Florence which takes 21h 14m and costs €190 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 Florence which takes 21h 14m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 22h 40m.

Where does the Budapest to Matera bus arrive?

Budapest to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale 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 bus ticket from Budapest to Matera?

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Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Matera.

Budapest to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Matera by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, 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 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 20m
€39–135
Train via Florence
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 Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
21h 14m
€197–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bologna Centralebus N536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus MarinoBus 047 / ...
22h 40m
€63–177
Drive 1,420.2 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Materacar 1,420.2 km
15h 18m
€221–319
Fly 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 17m
€42–163
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 3m
€158–324
Train #2
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Graz Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Venezia S. Luciatrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
23h 42m
€150–278
Bus, bus and ferry, Italobus Connections
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 Taranto Portbusferry
5. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
36h 8m

Budapest to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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21h 14mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 809.6 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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, Firenze S.M.N., Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 21h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bologna Centrale in around 22h 40m.

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