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 - €190 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 €65 - €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, 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, 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 4:22 AM in Matera and 5:22 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12259+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Matera to Athens by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, 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
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
€69–194
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
€51–189
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
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 28m
€145–225
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
20h 5m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Tiranabusferry
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Larisabus
4. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
20h 18m
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 34m
€76–173

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

3Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest 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 bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Athens via Bari Banca Popolare di Bari, Bari Porto, Durrës, and Durrës in around 17h 31m.

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