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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €90 - €230 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Matera. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Matera via London Victoria, Frankfurt and Metaponto - Scalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Matera?

The distance between Edinburgh and Matera is 2401 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Matera without a car is to train which takes 25h 45m and costs €390 - €1200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Matera bus from?

Edinburgh to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Matera?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Matera is to train which takes 25h 45m and costs €390 - €1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €390 and takes 46h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Matera bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:04 PM in Edinburgh and 10:04 PM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)GLA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
11h 1m
€95–325
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)EDI - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
8h 7m
€91–230
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
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
25h 45m
€395–1,108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
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 P.zza Garibaldi to Matera
37h 23m
€223–685
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Matera
27h 36m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Naples Airport (NAP)EDI - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
11h 47m
€93–226
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
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
35h 46m
€340–993
Train, bus via Bologna
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Gent to Bologna
4. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
43h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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
46h 42m
€191–382
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Matera
28h 36m
€449–644

Edinburgh to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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25h 45mAverage Duration

€395Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,401.2 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 25h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Matera via London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Metaponto, and Metaponto - Scalo in around 46h 42m.

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