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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Matera is to bus and fly which costs €55 - €160 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 10h 4m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Matera. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Aston Quay, Dublin, Rădăuți and Naples Metropark Central Parking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Cork to Matera?

The distance between Cork and Matera is 2328 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Matera without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 18h and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Cork to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Matera bus from?

Cork to Matera bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Matera bus arrive?

Cork to Matera bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

What is the time difference between Cork and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 7:53 PM in Cork and 8:53 PM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Matera.

Cork to Matera - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Matera by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly Cork Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ORK - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
10h 4m
€84–210
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane KIR - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
16h 5m
€56–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
4. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
3d 18h
€104–397
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Materacar
38h 9m
€433–664
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SNN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
13h 24m
€88–251
Fly Cork Airport to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ORK - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
12h 13m
€135–284

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,327.6 km
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Rd Stn, Dublin, Rădăuți, and Naples Metropark Central Parking in around 3d 18h.

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