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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Matera is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Matera is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €150 - €370.

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 Meran and arriving at Matera via Bolzano South and Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

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 and bus via Bologna which takes 12h 19m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where does the Merano to Matera bus arrive?

Merano to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.

Can I drive from Merano to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Matera is 993 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Merano to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 339+ hotels available in Matera.

Merano to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Merano to Matera by shuttle, plane, bus, train, 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.

Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 39m
€158–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Materabus Bologna - Matera / ...
15h 45m
€62–114
Train, bus via Bologna
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
12h 19m
€98–269
Drive 993.2 km
1. Drive from Merano to Materacar 993.2 km
9h 19m
€153–221
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BGY - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 24m
€179–358
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VCE - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 49m
€146–328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus Bari / ...
15h 15m
€97–211
Bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the bus from Bolzano to Capaccio Scalobus Sapri / ...
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Materabus 1113
22h 32m

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Matera.

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Distance: 929.9 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Meran to Matera via Bolzano South and Bologna in around 15h 45m.

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