What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Matera?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Matera is to fly and train which costs €70 - €280 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Matera?

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €90 - €280.

How far is it from Santorini Island to Matera?

The distance between Santorini Island and Matera is 985 km.

How do I travel from Santorini Island to Matera without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Matera without a car is to car ferry and train and bus and Italobus Connections which takes 26h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santorini Island to Matera?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Santorini Island to Matera, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Santorini Island and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Santorini Island. It is currently 7:16 AM in Santorini Island and 6:16 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Matera.

Santorini Island to Matera - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Santorini Island to Matera by plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, ferry, or busferry

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

Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)JTR - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
4h 5m
€93–273
Fly to Naples Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Naples Airport (NAP)JTR - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
8h 5m
€73–271
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Port Of Vlora
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
4. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Matera
20h 17m
€227–367
Car ferry, train, bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the train from Piraeus to KorinthosRe
3. Take the bus from Korinthos to Vlorë
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Taranto Port
5. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
26h 38m
Ferry, bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of PiraeusBsf
2. Take the bus from Athens to Lushnjë
3. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Taranto Port
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
30h 1m
Car ferry, bus and ferry, bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioannina
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , station
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Taranto Port
5. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
32h 30m

Santorini (JTR) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

3Weekly Planes

2h 21mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 985.2 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Matera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Santorini Island to Matera. However, you can fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Emporeío to Matera via Thira Santorini Port, Port of Piraeus, Port of Vlora, and Porto Di Brindisi in around 20h 17m.

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