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

The cheapest way to get from France to Matera is to bus via Porte Maillot - Neuilly which costs €70 - €150 and takes 29h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between France and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Matera. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Matera via Paris and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 28m.

Is there a direct train between France and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from France to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.

How far is it from France to Matera?

The distance between France and Matera is 908 km. The road distance is 1711.6 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Matera without a car is to train which takes 17h 53m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from France to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Matera bus from?

France to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Matera train from?

France to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from France to Matera?

The best way to get from France to Matera is to train which takes 17h 53m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Porte Maillot - Neuilly, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 29h 28m.

Where does the France to Matera bus arrive?

France to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

Where does the France to Matera train arrive?

France to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from France to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Matera is 1712 km. It takes approximately 17h 28m to drive from France to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Matera.

France to Matera - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from France to Matera by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or car train

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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane NCE - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 29m
€69–183
Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BOD - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 22m
€62–201
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
17h 53m
€130–336
Bus via Porte Maillot - Neuilly
1. Take the bus from Paris to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N1503
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus N575 / ...
29h 28m
€74–141
Drive 1,711.6 km
1. Drive from Paris to Materacar 1,711.6 km
17h 28m
€265–383
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 48m
€101–280
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LYS - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 51m
€70–264
Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, bus
1. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FKB - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 20m
€77–266
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
19h 24m
€136–390
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
20h 24m
€96–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus MarinoBus 321 / ...
30h 23m
€96–201
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Materacar
21h 31m
€335–1,349

France to Matera by subway, train, foot, and bus (Trenitalia)

6Weekly Services

17h 53mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from France to Matera.

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Distance: 908.3 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between France and Matera, Italy?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 17h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Matera via Porte Maillot - Neuilly, Paris, and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 29h 28m.

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