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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €210 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga station to Matera. However, there are services departing from Malaga Central Bus Station and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 20m.

How far is it from Málaga to Matera?

The distance between Málaga and Matera is 1974 km. The road distance is 2662.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Matera without a car is to train which takes 27h 27m and costs €230 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Málaga to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Matera bus from?

Málaga to Matera bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Malaga Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Málaga to Matera?

The best way to get from Málaga to Matera is to train which takes 27h 27m and costs €230 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 44h 20m.

Where does the Málaga to Matera bus arrive?

Málaga to Matera bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Málaga to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Matera is 2662 km. It takes approximately 27h 8m to drive from Málaga to Matera.

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

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Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Matera.

Málaga to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Málaga to Matera by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, Trenitalia), car, or 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 to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)AGP - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
7h 21m
€72–201
Train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Fr
27h 27m
€237–677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Matera Via Don Luigi SturzoMarinoBus 047 / ...
44h 20m
€107–235
Drive 2,662.3 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Matera2,662.3 km
27h 8m
€420–606
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Naples Airport (NAP)AGP - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
10h 56m
€78–235
Train, bus via Madrid
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Florence
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Fr
30h 12m
€207–427
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Roma Termini
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Grassano-Garaguso-TrIc
5. Take the bus from Grassano to Matera piazza Matteotti
37h 12m
€282–584
Bus via Genoa
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Genoa Piazza Acquaverde
2. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Salandra Motel Basentum
3. Take the bus from Salandra to Matera piazza Matteotti
45h 53m
€144–203

Málaga to Matera by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

27h 27mAverage Duration

€237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,973.5 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 27h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 44h 20m.

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