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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to bus which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Ercolano?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Ercolano Scavi corso Resina via Ferraris-Circumvesuviana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Matera to Ercolano?

The distance between Matera and Ercolano is 233 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Ercolano without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €15 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Matera to Ercolano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Ercolano bus from?

Matera to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Train or bus from Matera to Ercolano?

The best way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €27 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Matera to Ercolano bus arrive?

Matera to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.

Can I drive from Matera to Ercolano?

Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Ercolano is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Matera to Ercolano.

Where can I stay near Ercolano?

There are 13322+ hotels available in Ercolano.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Matera to Ercolano by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus 577 / ...
2. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21338 / ...
3h 55m
€16–32
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
5h 23m
€27–60
Drive 233.3 km
1. Drive from Matera to Ercolanocar 233.3 km
2h 57m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
4h 6m
€16–29
Bus via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N575 / ...
4h 35m
€20–34

Matera to Ercolano by bus and train

16Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Trenitalia also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking twice daily. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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