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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Matera is to bus via Messina which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Matera. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Matera via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and Scanzano Jonico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Sicily to Matera?

The distance between Sicily and Matera is 503 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Matera without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Sicily to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Matera bus from?

Sicily to Matera bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where does the Sicily to Matera bus arrive?

Sicily to Matera bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Matera.

Sicily to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Sicily to Matera by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)CTA - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
4h 36m
€52–162
Bus via Messina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Scanzano Jonico
3. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Matera354
12h 1m
€33–53
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to MetapontoIc
5. Take the bus from Metaponto to Matera354
10h 42m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Matera
7h 7m
€93–140
Fly from Palermo Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
5h 9m
€64–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to MetapontoIc
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Matera
11h 57m
€45–202
Train, Italobus Connections
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to SalernoIc
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Matera1113
13h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Tarsia582
2. Take the bus from Tarsia to Matera1586
14h 18m
€46–72

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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Distance: 502.9 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Matera via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, and Scanzano Jonico in around 12h 1m.

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