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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Matera is to train and fly and bus which costs €80 - €210 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Matera. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Matera via London Victoria, Dover, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Napoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Matera?

The distance between Cardiff and Matera is 2012 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Matera without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 33h 12m and costs €430 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Cardiff to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Matera bus from?

Cardiff to Matera bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Matera bus arrive?

Cardiff to Matera bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:33 PM in Cardiff and 9:33 PM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 339+ hotels available in Matera.

Cardiff to Matera - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Matera by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BRS - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 36m
€82–208
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Frattontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
3. Take the train from Le Havre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
33h 12m
€434–942
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
41h 25m
€230–454
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Materacar
23h 40m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BRS - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
10h 58m
€100–253
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CWL - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
11h 51m
€104–319
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LGW - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
10h 27m
€147–541
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane STN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
10h 23m
€152–411
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
41h 54m
€188–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Naplesbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
44h 9m
€188–366
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Materacar
24h 47m
€359–556

Cardiff to Matera by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

1Weekly Services

33h 12mAverage Duration

€434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,011.9 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Matera via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Napoli in around 41h 54m.

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