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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €55 - €220 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Athens. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Athens via Bari Porto and Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.

How far is it from Matera to Athens?

The distance between Matera and Athens is 809 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Athens without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Matera to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Athens bus from?

Matera to Athens bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Where does the Matera to Athens bus arrive?

Matera to Athens bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Bari Banca Popolare di Bari station.

What is the time difference between Matera and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Matera. It is currently 2:12 AM in Matera and 3:12 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Athens by bus, plane, car, ferry, busferry, 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.

Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRI - ATH
5h 46m
€74–194
Bus to Naples Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NAP - ATH
8h 35m
€58–212
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Matera to Porto Di Brindisicar
2. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
14h 49m
€141–226
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Baribus
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
17h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Baribus
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TIA - ATH
12h 14m
Italobus Connections, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Tarantobus
2. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
19h 43m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Brindisitrain Fr / ...
3. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
4. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
20h 20m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Baribus
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
4. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
23h 33m
€76–173

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 809 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Matera to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Bari Airport, walk to Bari-Airport-BRI airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matera to Athens via Porto di Brindisi and Port Of Igoumenitsa in around 14h 49m.

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