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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Matera. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Matera via Turin and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Spain to Matera?

The distance between Spain and Matera is 1310 km. The road distance is 1749 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Matera without a car is to train which takes 22h 13m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Spain to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Matera bus from?

Spain to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Train or bus from Spain to Matera?

The best way to get from Spain to Matera is to train which takes 22h 13m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 28h.

Where does the Spain to Matera bus arrive?

Spain to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Can I drive from Spain to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Matera is 1749 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Spain to Matera.

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

Book your Spain to Matera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Matera.

Spain to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Spain to Matera by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), ferry, train, car 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BCN - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 49m
€53–174
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
22h 13m
€287–524
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Baribus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
28h
€135–242
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry
2. Take the train from Civitavecchia to Roma Terminitrain Re
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Grassano-Garaguso-Trtrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Grassano to Matera piazza Matteottibus
31h 2m
€122–245
Fly from Valencia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VLC - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 1m
€60–234
Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MAD - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 35m
€67–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Toulontrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Toulon to Florencebus
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
24h 12m
€207–399
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the bus from Genova to Gioia del Collebus
37h 11m
€148–220
Drive 1,749 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Materacar 1,749 km
17h 38m
€274–395

Spain to Matera by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

22h 13mAverage Duration

€287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,310.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Spain and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Torino Porta Susa, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 22h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Matera via Turin and Bari in around 28h.

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