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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Cilento is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Cilento is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €27 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Cilento?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Cilento. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at Gorga via Salerno P.zza Montpellier and Vallo della Lucania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Matera to Cilento?

The distance between Matera and Cilento is 265 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Cilento without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Matera to Cilento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Cilento bus from?

Matera to Cilento bus services, operated by Autolinee Liscio, depart from Matera station.

Train or bus from Matera to Cilento?

The best way to get from Matera to Cilento is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Matera to Cilento bus arrive?

Matera to Cilento bus services, operated by Autolinee Liscio, arrive at Salerno station.

Can I drive from Matera to Cilento?

Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Cilento is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Matera to Cilento.

Where can I stay near Cilento?

There are 953+ hotels available in Cilento.

Matera to Cilento - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Matera to Cilento by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to BattipagliaIc
2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Vallo Lucania-CastelRe
5h 32m
€71–128
Bus via Potenza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Potenza, Terminal Bus
2. Take the bus from Potenza to Battipaglia570
3. Take the bus from Battipaglia - Ospedale to Vallo della Lucania - Capolinea36
7h 38m
€20–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to SalernoLiscio
2. Take the bus from Salerno P.zza Montpellier to Vallo della LucaniaLinea Rossa
6h 53m
€22–32
Drive 181.5 km
1. Drive from Matera to Cilento181.5 km
2h 53m
€28–41
Italobus Connections, train
1. Take the bus from Matera to Salerno1112
2. Take the train from Salerno to Vallo Lucania-CastelRe
7h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matera to Cilento.

Launch map view

Distance: 264.7 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Cilento via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Battipaglia, and Vallo Lucania-Castel in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Gorga via Salerno P.zza Montpellier and Vallo della Lucania in around 6h 53m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.