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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Melfi is to bus which costs €11 - €14 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Melfi is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Melfi?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Melfi. However, there are services departing from Matera piazza Matteotti and arriving at Melfi via Potenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Matera to Melfi?

The distance between Matera and Melfi is 159 km. The road distance is 105 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Melfi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €11 - €14.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Matera to Melfi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Melfi bus from?

Matera to Melfi bus services, operated by Grassani S.r.l., depart from Matera piazza Matteotti station.

Train or bus from Matera to Melfi?

The best way to get from Matera to Melfi is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €11 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €24 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Matera to Melfi bus arrive?

Matera to Melfi bus services, operated by Grassani S.r.l., arrive at Potenza, Terminal Bus station.

Can I drive from Matera to Melfi?

Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Melfi is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Matera to Melfi.

Where can I stay near Melfi?

There are 168+ hotels available in Melfi.

Matera to Melfi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 701 bus

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Matera
2. Take the bus from Potenza to Melfibus
3h 25m
€11–14
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Potenza Centraletrain Re
2. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain Re
4h 54m
€10–23
Drive 105 km
1. Drive from Matera to Melficar 105 km
1h 34m
€17–24
Bus, line 701 bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Lavellobus 562
2. Take the bus from Lavello Bus terminal to Melfibus 701
3h 28m
€11–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Matera
2. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain Re
3h 32m
€12–15

Matera to Melfi by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 25mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.7 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Melfi via Potenza in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Melfi via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Potenza Centrale in around 4h 54m.

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