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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Matera is to ferry and train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 21h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Matera is to bus and ferry and fly and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Matera. However, there are services departing from Patra and arriving at Matera via Durrës, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Patras to Matera?

The distance between Patras and Matera is 692 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Matera without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Patras to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Matera bus from?

Patras to Matera bus services, operated by Komatas Tours Euro Interlines, depart from Patra station.

Where does the Patras to Matera bus arrive?

Patras to Matera bus services, operated by Komatas Tours Euro Interlines, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 2:31 AM in Patras and 1:31 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Matera.

Patras to Matera - 10 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Patras to Matera by busferry, plane, bus, ferry, train, car, 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.

Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ZTH - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 30m
€59–293
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain Bari
21h 38m
€57–135
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
16h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Patras to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Materacar
12h 10m
€135–222
Bus, bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Take the bus from Patras to Agriniobus
2. Take the bus from Agrínio to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TIA - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
13h 40m
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ATH - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
10h 46m
€85–215
Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PVK - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
12h 37m
€91–429
Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PVK - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 35m
€108–411
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Patras to Agriniobus
2. Take the bus from Agrínio to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
16h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry, Italobus Connections
1. Take the bus from Ρίο, Ferry Boat to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
21h 51m

Patras to Matera by ferry, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

21h 38mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692 km
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Matera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Patras to Matera. However, you can take the vehicle to Zakynthos, walk to Zakynthos, take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Matera via Durrës, Durrës, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, Capruzzi-Ennio, and Bari in around 16h 21m.

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