Rome2Rio

How to get fromMessina to Materaby ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Matera

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Matera by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Metaponto to Materabus bus
    6h 37m

  2. Bus via Policoro

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Policoro Via Bolognabus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Policoro to Materabus bus 354
    7h 54m
    €23–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Scanzano Jonicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Materabus bus 354
    6h 45m
    €27–35

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Materacar car
    4h 43m
    €57–88

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane CTA - BRI
    3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus bus
    6h 42m
    €50–130

  6. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Metapontotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Metaponto - Scalo to Materabus bus 354
    9h 38m
    €48–144

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Matera.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 367.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Matera via Scanzano Jonico in around 6h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides