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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Matera is to bus which costs €120 - €160 and takes 21h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Matera. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint and arriving at Matera via Karlsruhe central train station and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Stuttgart Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 12m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Matera?

The distance between Heidelberg and Matera is 1332 km. The road distance is 1479.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Matera without a car is to train which takes 20h 13m and costs €160 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Heidelberg to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Matera bus from?

Heidelberg to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Matera train from?

Heidelberg to Matera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Matera?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Matera is to train which takes 20h 13m and costs €160 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €160 and takes 21h 44m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Matera bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Matera train arrive?

Heidelberg to Matera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Matera is 1479 km. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Heidelberg to Matera.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Matera bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Matera.

Heidelberg to Matera - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Matera by train, plane, bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), night train, car, 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FRA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 46m
€109–298
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FKB - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 27m
€90–269
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
20h 13m
€160–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ludwigshafen to Metapontobus
2. Take the bus from Metaponto - Scalo to Materabus 354
21h 44m
€122–155
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
25h 12m
€152–460
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FRA - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
10h 27m
€113–341
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MUC - BRI
5. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
10h 44m
€132–336
Bus via Bari
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N94 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Baribus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
25h 11m
€125–188
Drive 1,479.5 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Materacar 1,479.5 km
14h 4m
€228–329
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Materacar
17h 10m
€275–1,066

Heidelberg to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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20h 13mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,332.3 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Bologna Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 20h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Matera via Mannheim central bus station, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof, Ludwigshafen, Metaponto, and Metaponto - Scalo in around 21h 44m.

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