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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Matera is to bus and train which costs €145 - €155 and takes 25h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Matera is to bus and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €95 - €240.

How far is it from Istanbul to Matera?

The distance between Istanbul and Matera is 1112 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Matera without a car is to bus which takes 24h 45m and costs €150 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Istanbul to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Matera bus from?

Istanbul to Matera bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Matera bus arrive?

Istanbul to Matera bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Matera?

Matera is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:20 PM in Istanbul and 9:20 PM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Matera.

Istanbul to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Matera. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Durrës, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Matera by bus, plane, night train, train, car, 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.

Bus, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
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1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)IST - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
7h 35m
€98–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
4. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
24h 45m
€155–217
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Firenze Campo MarteNj
4. Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Fr
2d 1h
€216–554
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vlora
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Matera
18h 58m
€217–340
Bus, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)IST - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Matera
10h 42m
€101–247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Bari Porto
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
25h 23m
€148–154
Bus, Italobus Connections via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Taranto Port
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
31h 15m
Bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Taranto Port
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
36h 25m

Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

5Weekly Planes

2h 2mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,112.4 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Instabul to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Durrës, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, Capruzzi-Ennio, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 24h 45m.

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