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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Matera is to bus via Messina which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Matera. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Matera via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and Scanzano Jonico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Palermo to Matera?

The distance between Palermo and Matera is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Matera without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Palermo to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Matera bus from?

Palermo to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where does the Palermo to Matera bus arrive?

Palermo to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tarsia station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Matera?

Book your Palermo to Matera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Matera.

Palermo to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Matera by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly from Palermo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
5h 9m
€59–164
Bus via Messina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Scanzano Jonico
3. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Matera354
12h 1m
€33–53
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to MetapontoIc
5. Take the bus from Metaponto to Matera354
10h 34m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Matera
7h 7m
€92–139
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
7h
€61–168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to MetapontoIc
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Matera
10h 40m
€46–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Tarsia582
2. Take the bus from Tarsia to Matera1586
12h 55m
€50–69
Train, Italobus Connections
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to SalernoIc
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Matera1113
13h 56m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Matera.

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Distance: 550 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Matera via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, and Scanzano Jonico in around 12h 1m.

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