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 €65 - €200 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 €65 - €200.

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, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Matera?

The distance between Edinburgh and Matera is 2276 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 46m and costs €550 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m 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 46m and costs €550 - €1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €390 and takes 47h 25m.

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 3:26 PM in Edinburgh and 4:26 PM in Matera.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Matera bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1289+ hotels available in Matera.

Edinburgh to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Matera by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, 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.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane EDI - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 7m
€65–197
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
25h 46m
€552–1,025
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus 577 / ...
47h 25m
€209–389
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Materacar
27h 52m
€548–742
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane GLA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
13h 57m
€78–405
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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 Nuovatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
25h 48m
€612–1,025
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
26h 27m
€579–952
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Baribus
4. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
2d 4h
€259–500
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Materacar
28h 52m
€423–656

Edinburgh to Matera by train, bus, and foot

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25h 46mAverage Duration

€552Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,276.5 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Matera Centrale Station via London Kings Cross, 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 25h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Matera via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Naples - Bus Station, and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 47h 25m.

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