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 - €230 and takes 8h 45m.

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 8h 45m and costs €85 - €230.

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, Dover, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 50m.

How far is it from Chester to Matera?

The distance between Chester and Matera is 2103 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 via Paris which takes 23h 50m and costs €370 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 13h 6m 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 FlixBus, 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 via Paris which takes 23h 50m and costs €370 - €950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 43h 50m.

Where does the Chester to Matera bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 4:28 AM in Chester and 5:28 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Matera.

Chester to Matera - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Matera by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), busferry, 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 Liverpool to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LPL - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
13h 6m
€85–233
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MAN - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
11h 22m
€84–243
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
23h 50m
€377–915
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
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 P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus 577 / ...
43h 50m
€156–248
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Materacar
24h 27m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MAN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 45m
€89–227
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
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 22m
€150–442
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
24h
€428–944
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
24h 8m
€419–926
Train, bus, bus and ferry, Italobus Connections
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Taranto Portbusferry
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
2d
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Materacar
25h 33m
€401–574

Chester to Matera by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

23h 50mAverage Duration

€377Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Matera.

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Distance: 2,102.6 km
Duration: 13h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Matera Centrale Station via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina Scalo in around 23h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Matera via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Naples - Bus Station, and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 43h 50m.

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