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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Palermo is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Palermo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €60 - €170.

How far is it from Matera to Palermo?

The distance between Matera and Palermo is 549 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Palermo without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Matera to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Palermo bus from?

Matera to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Matera station.

Where does the Matera to Palermo bus arrive?

Matera to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tarsia station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Matera to Palermo?

Book your Matera to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 4719+ hotels available in Palermo.

Matera to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Matera and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at Regione Siciliana De Saliba via Scanzano Jonico, Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Regione Siciliana Oreto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

There are 9 ways to get from Matera to Palermo by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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 to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
4h 28m
€63–161
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
2. Take the train from Metaponto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
10h 58m
€31–67
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus 354
2. Take the train from Metaponto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
10h 38m
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Matera to Scanzano Jonicobus 354
2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
3. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus
11h 24m
€40–60
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Matera to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
7h 16m
€94–140
Bus to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
6h 58m
€37–166
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
6h 37m
€59–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Tarsiabus 1586
2. Take the bus from Tarsia to Palermobus 582
13h 15m
€55–81
Italobus Connections, train
1. Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus 1112
2. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
13h 30m

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Matera to Regione Siciliana De Saliba via Scanzano Jonico, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Palermo Via Oreto, and Regione Siciliana Oreto in around 11h 24m.

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