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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €240 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Matera. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Tirana, Stazione Marittima and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

How far is it from Split to Matera?

The distance between Split and Matera is 465 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Matera without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 19m and costs €180 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Split to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Matera bus from?

Split to Matera bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Split to Matera bus arrive?

Split to Matera bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Tivat, Autobuska stanica station.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1287+ hotels available in Matera.

Split to Matera - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, bus and ferry

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

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
2. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
12h 19m
€186–264
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SPU - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4h 45m
€67–233
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
18h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Split to Durrëscar
2. Take the carferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Materacar
18h 3m
€151–253
Fly to Brindisi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane SPU - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
11h 58m
€138–296
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane SPU - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train
8h 35m
€76–250

Split Airport (SPU) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.3 km
Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Matera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Split to Matera. However, you can take the ferry to Bari, walk to Stazione Marittima, take the line 50 bus to Italia-De Rossi, walk to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi, then take the bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 18h 11m.

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