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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Matera is to drive and car ferry which costs €150 - €260 and takes 18h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Matera is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 19m and costs €180 - €270.

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 1295+ hotels available in Matera.

Split to Matera - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, bus and ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Split to Matera by ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, shuttle, or plane

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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
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
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 4m
€150–252
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
Shuttle, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorshuttle
2. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane DBV - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 54m

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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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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