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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Palermo is to bus and car ferry which costs €40 - €70 and takes 14h 31m.

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 €55 - €160.

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 Palermo via Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

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 43m 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 Taranto 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 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Matera to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Palermo by bus, plane, train, ferry, car 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
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
€59–152
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus Liscio
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Palermocarferry
14h 31m
€43–69
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 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Tarantobus N575 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Palermobus N595 / ...
13h 5m
€45–83
Bus to Naples Airport, fly
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 57m
€45–148
Bus, train
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
€53–130
Italobus Connections, train
1. Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus 1112
2. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
13h 33m
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

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Matera to Palermo.

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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 Palermo via Taranto in around 13h 5m.

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