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 €50 - €170 and takes 5h 50m.

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 50m and costs €50 - €170.

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 Italia-De Rossi, Bari Porto and Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.

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 18h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 Itabus, depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Where does the Matera to Athens bus arrive?

Matera to Athens bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi station.

What is the time difference between Matera and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Matera. It is currently 11:51 AM in Matera and 12:51 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6240+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Athens by bus, plane, car, car ferry, busferry, train, or 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 to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
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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 50m
€53–165
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Matera to Port Of Baricar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
18h 27m
€141–220
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
18h 28m
Bus to Naples Airport, fly
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
9h 14m
€68–190
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
20h 35m
€96–148
Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Matera - Piazza Matteotti to Taranto - Ponte di Pietrabus 710
2. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
20h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Brindisi Istituto Professionale Falconebus
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus
4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus
5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain Ic
21h 14m
Train, ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Samiferry Asf
3. Take the busferry from Sami to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbusferry
26h 20m
€87–137

Matera to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

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20h 35mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808.9 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matera to Athens via Port of Bari and Port of Igoumenitsa in around 18h 27m.

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