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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €100 - €260 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs €100 - €260.

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 Istanbul and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Garibaldi-Visconti and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Matera. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Firenze Campo Marte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Matera?

The distance between Istanbul and Matera is 1110 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 and bus and ferry which takes 24h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Matera train from?

Istanbul to Matera train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Matera bus arrive?

Istanbul to Matera bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:47 PM in Istanbul and 8:47 PM in Matera.

Where does the Istanbul to Matera train arrive?

Istanbul to Matera train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Matera.

Istanbul to Matera - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Matera by plane, bus, busferry, night train, train, car, or car ferry

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Fly, bus
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 17m
€105–258
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
24h 14m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
2d 1h
€242–462
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Materacar
19h 4m
€220–329
Bus, bus and ferry via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari Centrale to Altamurabus
27h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Brindisi Istituto Professionale Falcone to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
34h 56m

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

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,109.5 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Matera. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Garibaldi-Visconti, Ennio-Capruzzi, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 24h 14m.

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