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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Catania is to bus and train which costs €17 - €45 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Catania is to bus and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Catania. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at Catania, Via D'Amico via Scanzano Jonico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Matera to Catania?

The distance between Matera and Catania is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Catania without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Matera to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Catania bus from?

Matera to Catania bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Matera station.

Where does the Matera to Catania bus arrive?

Matera to Catania bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4552+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Catania by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
3h 30m
€45–125
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera to Lamezia Termebus 1586
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 31m
€17–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Scanzano Jonicobus 354
2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
8h 15m
€32–50
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus 354
2. Take the train from Metaponto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
9h 12m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Matera to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
5h 53m
€72–106
Bus to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
6h 4m
€34–149
Bus, train via Marina di Ginosa
1. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
2. Take the train from Metaponto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 14m
€22–49
Bus via Policoro
1. Take the bus from Matera to Policorobus 354
2. Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
9h 30m
€34–60

Matera to Catania by bus

12Weekly Buses

8h 15mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Catania, Italy?

You can take a bus from Matera to Catania, Via D'Amico via Scanzano Jonico in around 8h 15m.

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