There are 6 ways to get from Matera to Ercolano by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Salerno Piazza delle Concordiabus Itabus
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21334 / ...
3h 55m€15–25Bus, train via Potenza
- Take the bus from Matera - Via Ugo La Malfa to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Salernotrain Re
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain Re
5h 9m€24–42Drive 233.4 km
- Drive from Matera to Ercolanocar 233.4 km
2h 57m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
4h 8m€15–26Bus via Ercolano Scavi
- Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N575
4h 8m€22–46Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Salernotrain Ic
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21334 / ...
5h 33m€26–55
Matera to Ercolano by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to bus and train which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Torre del Greco - Via Marconi, 30 staz EAV via Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, Hotel Ramada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Matera to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and arriving at Portici-Ercolano via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Matera and Ercolano is 233 km. The road distance is 233.4 km.
The best way to get from Matera to Ercolano without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Matera to Ercolano, including transfers.
Matera to Ercolano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Matera station.
Matera to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
The best way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €14 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Ercolano, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking twice daily. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera Centrale Station to Portici-Ercolano via Ferrandina Scalo, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Salerno in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Matera to Ercolano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Matera to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Salerno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Ercolano is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Matera to Ercolano.
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