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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Split is to train and car ferry and ferry which costs €90 - €140 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Split is to bus and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Split station. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Split Bus Station via Port of Bari and Lezhë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Matera and Split?

No, there is no direct train from Matera station to Split. However, there are services departing from Matera Centrale Station and arriving at Split via Altamura, Bari Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 38m.

How far is it from Matera to Split?

The distance between Matera and Split is 359 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Split without a car is to bus which takes 21h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Matera to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Split bus from?

Matera to Split bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Where do I catch the Matera to Split train from?

Matera to Split train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.

Train or bus from Matera to Split?

The best way to get from Matera to Split is to bus which takes 21h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €280 and takes 27h 38m.

Where does the Matera to Split bus arrive?

Matera to Split bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Bari Banca Popolare di Bari station.

Where does the Matera to Split train arrive?

Matera to Split train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Bari Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 11608+ hotels available in Split.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Matera to Split by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), train, or ferry

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 Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Split Airport (SPU)BRI - SPU
4h 5m
€83–287
Train to Naples Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Split Airport (SPU)NAP - SPU
9h
€58–301
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Matera to Port of Bari
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
3. Drive from Dubrovnik to Split
12h 39m
€119–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari
2. Take the bus from Port of Bari to Lezhë
3. Take the bus from Lezhë to Split Bus Station
21h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach HbfRj / ...
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.213 / ...
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
27h 38m
€156–277
Train, train to Brindisi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Brindisi
3. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Split Airport (SPU)BDS - SPU
10h 35m
€126–361
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split
15h 35m
€138–146
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
3. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split Bus Station974 / ...
16h 14m
€107–125
Train, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split654
16h 21m
€91–137

Matera to Split by train

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27h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Split, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Split Bus Station via Bari Banca Popolare di Bari, Port of Bari, and Lezhë in around 21h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matera Centrale Station to Split via Altamura, Bari Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 27h 38m.

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