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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Matera is to car ferry and bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 19h 37m.

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 10h and costs €80 - €290.

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 and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Patras to Matera?

The distance between Patras and Matera is 643 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 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 40m 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 Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Patra station.

Where does the Patras to Matera bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Patras and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 8:20 AM in Patras and 7:20 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 339+ hotels available in Matera.

Patras to Matera - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Matera by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, plane, or ferry

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Patras to Port of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Materacar
14h 40m
€112–166
Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patra to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TIA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
13h 25m
€66–219
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 17m
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 33m
€76–195
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain Fa / ...
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
16h 32m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus Bari / ...
18h 37m
€104–227
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry
2. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus Bari / ...
19h 37m
€68–106
Car ferry, bus via Sami
1. Take the car ferry from Patras to Samicarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Sami to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
23h 52m
€103–188
Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
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
10h
€80–283
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Naples 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 Naples Airport (NAP)plane ATH - NAP
4. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
13h 15m
€69–210
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 to Materabus
12h 17m
€112–426

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Patras to Matera.

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Distance: 643.4 km
Duration: 14h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Matera. However, you can drive to Port of Igoumenitsa, take the car ferry to Port of Bari, then drive to Matera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Matera via Durrës, Durrës, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, and Bari in around 16h 17m.

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