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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Athens is to train and fly which costs €65 - €190 and takes 9h 42m.

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 €65 - €180.

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 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 5:32 PM in Matera and 6:32 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Matera to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Matera to Athens by bus, plane, car, ferry, 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 Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BRI - ATH
5h 46m
€69–174
Train to Naples Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NAP - ATH
9h 42m
€65–183
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Matera to Porto Di Brindisi
2. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athens
14h 46m
€136–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari
2. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Athens
17h 31m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
18h 19m
€92–195
Italobus Connections, Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Taranto
2. Take the bus from Taranto Port to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athens
19h 43m
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to BrindisiFr / ...
3. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fier
4. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
20h 16m

Matera to Athens by bus, ferry, and foot

6Weekly Services

18h 19mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 809 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Athens via Bari Banca Popolare di Bari, Bari Porto, and Durrës in around 17h 31m.

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