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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Matera is to train and fly and bus which costs €95 - €340 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 41m and costs €100 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Matera. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Matera via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Napoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Matera?

The distance between Reading and Matera is 1857 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Matera without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 50m and costs €200 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Reading to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Matera bus from?

Reading to Matera bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Matera bus arrive?

Reading to Matera bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:11 PM in Reading and 5:11 PM in Matera.

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

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Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 336+ hotels available in Matera.

Reading to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Matera by train, plane, bus, car, car train, 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.

Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LGW - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 41m
€106–516
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane STN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 58m
€95–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
35h 50m
€201–483
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Materacar
21h 50m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LHR - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
10h 31m
€142–368
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BRS - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 54m
€113–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
40h 57m
€198–356
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Baribus
4. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
44h 42m
€198–333
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Materacar
22h 57m
€330–513

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,857.1 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Matera via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Napoli in around 40h 57m.

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