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

The cheapest way to get from Otranto to Matera is to bus and train which costs €14 - €40 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otranto to Matera is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Otranto and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Otranto to Matera. However, there are services departing from Otranto, Via Orte and arriving at Matera via Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Otranto to Matera?

The distance between Otranto and Matera is 222 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Otranto to Matera without a car is to bus and Italobus Connections which takes 4h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Otranto to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otranto to Matera bus from?

Otranto to Matera bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Otranto, Via Orte station.

Where does the Otranto to Matera bus arrive?

Otranto to Matera bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.

Can I drive from Otranto to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Otranto to Matera is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Otranto to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Matera.

Otranto to Matera - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and Italobus Connections

There are 4 ways to get from Otranto to Matera by bus, train, or car

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Bus, Italobus Connections
best
1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus 1112
4h 59m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Otranto to Lecce - Via Don Boscobus 790
2. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain Fa / ...
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
6h 2m
€14–36
Drive 190.9 km
1. Drive from Otranto to Materacar 190.9 km
3h 21m
€30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - City Terminalbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lecce Central Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
5h 32m
€15–74

Otranto to Matera by bus, foot, and train

49Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

€14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Otranto, Apulia, Italy and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Matera via Taranto via Porto Mercantile and Taranto in around 4h 59m.

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