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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Matera is to train which costs €55 - €130 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Matera is to bus and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Matera. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bolzano, Verona Airport and Verona Viale Palladio III. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Bolzano-Bozen, Bologna Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Merano to Matera?

The distance between Merano and Matera is 930 km. The road distance is 993.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Matera without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Merano to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Matera bus from?

Merano to Matera bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Bolzano station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Matera train from?

Merano to Matera train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Matera?

The best way to get from Merano to Matera is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 17h 2m.

Where does the Merano to Matera bus arrive?

Merano to Matera bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Verona - Aeroporto station.

Where does the Merano to Matera train arrive?

Merano to Matera train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Merano to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Matera is 993 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Merano to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Matera.

Merano to Matera - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Merano to Matera by bus, plane, 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 to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)VRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
6h 44m
€99–266
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to AltamuraBari
16h 33m
€58–123
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Fr
13h 1m
€111–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Take the bus from Verona Viale Palladio III to Matera Via Don Luigi SturzoMarinoBus 203
17h 2m
€120–186
Drive 993.2 km
1. Drive from Merano to Matera993.2 km
9h 14m
€155–224
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)BGY - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
8h 29m
€107–266
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)VCE - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
9h 39m
€104–224
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)LIN - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
9h 49m
€94–284
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
13h 48m
€64–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre89
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Matera Via Don Luigi SturzoItabus
20h 12m
€83–145

Merano to Matera by bus, train, and foot (Trenitalia)

6Weekly Services

13h 1mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 929.9 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, Firenze S.M.N., Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano, Verona - Aeroporto, Verona Airport, Verona Porta Nuova, and Verona Viale Palladio III in around 17h 2m.

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