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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €95 - €1200 and takes 11h 11m.

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 11h 11m and costs €95 - €1200.

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 2380 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 22h 11m 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 Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Matera bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cork and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 1:37 AM in Cork and 2:37 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Matera.

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

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

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Fly Cork Airport to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane ORK - QSR
2. Take the bus from Salerno Airport to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
3. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Ugo La Malfabus
22h 11m
€114–372
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SNN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Palese Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
12h 44m
€97–250
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Materacar
45h 54m
€814–1,299
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
€101–391
Fly Cork Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ORK - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Palese Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
11h 11m
€98–1,120
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane DUB - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train
14h 58m
€117–343

Cork Airport (ORK) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR) flights

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20h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,380.3 km
Duration: 22h 11m

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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