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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Matera is to ferry and car ferry and train which costs €23 - €75 and takes 16h 8m.

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 €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Matera. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Matera via Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Tirana, Garibaldi-Visconti and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.

How far is it from Split to Matera?

The distance between Split and Matera is 488 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 bus which takes 18h 34m and costs €190 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 12h 40m 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 Bus 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 1238+ hotels available in Matera.

Split to Matera - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Split to Matera by car, car ferry, bus, plane, train, ferry, or shuttle

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Split to Dubrovnik
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Bari54
3. Drive from Port of Bari to Matera
12h 40m
€51–110
Ferry, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnik654
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Bari54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
16h 8m
€23–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Tivat, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Bari Porto
4. Take the bus from Bari to Matera
18h 34m
€190–197
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Naples Airport (NAP)SPU - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
9h 35m
€54–293
Shuttle, car ferry, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Split to Dubrovnik
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Bari54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
16h 38m
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)SPU - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
4h 45m
€93–297
Fly to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)SPU - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centrale
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
13h 9m
€125–351

Split Airport (SPU) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.5 km
Duration: 12h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Matera via Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bari Porto, Garibaldi-Visconti, Ennio-Capruzzi, and Bari in around 18h 34m.

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