There are 4 ways to get from Matera to Cilento by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus 577 / ...
- Take the train from Salerno to Omignano-Salentotrain Re
4h 33m€65–98Drive 180.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Matera to Cilentocar 180.8 km
2h 56m€29–41Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipagliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salentotrain Re
5h 49m€69–112Bus
- Take the bus from Matera to Battipagliabus 542
- Take the bus from Battipaglia, Belvedere to Felittobus 5320
5h 11m€57–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matera to Cilento is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Matera to Cilento is to drive which takes 2h 56m 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 49m.
The distance between Matera and Cilento is 275 km. The road distance is 180.8 km.
The best way to get from Matera to Cilento without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 train which takes 5h 49m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 5h 11m.
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 Omignano-Salento in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Cilento via Battipaglia, Battipaglia, Belvedere, and Felitto in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Omignano-Salento
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Omignano-Salento
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Matera to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Matera to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- 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
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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 56m to drive from Matera to Cilento.
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