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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Matera is to bus which costs €12 - €45 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Matera is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Positano and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Matera. However, there are services departing from Positano Chiesa Nuova and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Amalfi and Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Positano to Matera?

The distance between Positano and Matera is 233 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Positano to Matera without a car is to ferry and Italobus Connections which takes 5h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Positano to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Positano to Matera bus from?

Positano to Matera bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia station.

Train or bus from Positano to Matera?

The best way to get from Positano to Matera is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €160 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €45 and takes 10h.

Where does the Positano to Matera bus arrive?

Positano to Matera bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Can I drive from Positano to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Matera is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Positano to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1242+ hotels available in Matera.

Positano to Matera - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Positano to Matera by ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Ferry, Italobus Connections
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Matera1113
5h 46m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi SturzoMarinoBus 321
10h
€12–45
Train
1. Take the train from Salerno to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Ic
6h 10m
€166–208
Drive 230.3 km
1. Drive from Positano to Matera230.3 km
3h 5m
€36–52

Positano to Matera by bus

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Distance: 233.2 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Salerno to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. twice daily. Tickets cost €17–23 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee S.p.A. operates a bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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