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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Matera is to train and fly and bus which costs €85 - €200 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 21m and costs €120 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Matera. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Matera via London Victoria, Frankfurt and Metaponto - Scalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 52m.

How far is it from Chester to Matera?

The distance between Chester and Matera is 2114 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Matera without a car is to train which takes 23h 50m and costs €380 - €1400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Chester to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Matera bus from?

Chester to Matera bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Matera?

The best way to get from Chester to Matera is to train which takes 23h 50m and costs €380 - €1400. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €180 - €320 and takes 44h 52m.

Where does the Chester to Matera bus arrive?

Chester to Matera bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 6:12 PM in Chester and 7:12 PM in Matera.

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

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Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1236+ hotels available in Matera.

Chester to Matera - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Matera by train, plane, bus, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), car, car train, night train, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)MAN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
10h 25m
€88–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Naples Airport (NAP)MAN - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
12h 20m
€75–216
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Fr
23h 50m
€384–1,346
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the bus from Paris to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
4. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
36h 20m
€214–904
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Matera
24h 22m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)STN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
10h 21m
€123–621
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbf83
4. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma TiburtinaNj
5. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Fr
33h 52m
€319–1,211
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train station
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metaponto
4. Take the bus from Metaponto - Scalo to Matera354
44h 52m
€186–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
45h 49m
€131–312
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Matera
25h 23m
€402–586

Chester to Matera by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

23h 50mAverage Duration

€384Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,113.5 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Chester to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 23h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Matera via London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Metaponto, and Metaponto - Scalo in around 44h 52m.

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