There are 6 ways to get from Matera to Cilento by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Matera to Battipagliabus 542
- Take the bus from Battipaglia, Belvedere to Felittobus 5320
5h 11m€57–79Bus via Vallo della Lucania
cheapest- Take the bus from Matera to Battipagliabus 542
- Take the bus from Battipaglia - Ospedale to Vallo della Lucania - Capolineabus 36
6h 38m€21–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Battipagliatrain Re
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salentotrain Re
5h 14m€67–99Drive 180.8 km
- Drive from Matera to Cilentocar 180.8 km
2h 55m€29–42Bus, train via Matera piazza Matteotti
- Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Battipagliatrain Re
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salentotrain Re
5h 19m€67–99Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipagliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salentotrain Re
5h 24m€69–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matera to Cilento is to bus via Vallo della Lucania which costs €21 - €45 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Matera to Cilento is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Cilento. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at Felitto via Battipaglia, Belvedere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Matera to Cilento. However, there are services departing from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and arriving at Omignano-Salento via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Matera and Cilento is 257 km. The road distance is 180.8 km.
The best way to get from Matera to Cilento without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Matera to Cilento, including transfers.
Matera to Cilento bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Matera station.
Matera to Cilento train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
The best way to get from Matera to Cilento is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Cilento, Italy?
You can take a bus from Matera to Cilento via Battipaglia, Battipaglia, Belvedere, and Felitto in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Cilento via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Battipaglia, and Omignano-Salento in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salento
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salento
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salento
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Matera to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Matera to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Battipaglia, Belvedere to Felitto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 0835 721443
- info@grassani.it
- Website
- grassani.it
Bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Potenza, Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- grassani.it
Bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- grassani.it
- Phone
- 089 9847261
- clienti.salerno@fsbusitaliacampania.it
- Website
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Battipaglia - Ospedale to Vallo della Lucania - Capolinea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €10–13
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More Questions & Answers
Matera to Cilento bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Battipaglia station.
Matera to Cilento train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Battipaglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Cilento is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Matera to Cilento.
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