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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Matera is to car ferry and bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 15h 41m.

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 €60 - €160.

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 Palermo and arriving at Matera via Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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 31m 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 Taranto 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 1195+ hotels available in Matera.

Palermo to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Matera by plane, bus, train, ferry, car 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 Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 9m
€60–151
Fly Palermo Airport to Naples Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
7h 46m
€41–147
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Metaponto to Materabus 354
10h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Tarantobus N595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus N575 / ...
13h
€48–82
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Materabus Liscio
15h 41m
€48–67
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 45m
€62–151
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Materabus
10h 40m
€56–130
Train, Italobus Connections
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Salernotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Materabus 1113
13h 56m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Materacar
7h 9m
€93–140

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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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 Palermo to Matera via Taranto in around 13h.

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