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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Matera is to bus and car ferry and train which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 40m.

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 €80 - €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 Lezhë, Stazione Marittima and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

How far is it from Split to Matera?

The distance between Split and Matera is 497 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 and bus and ferry which takes 22h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 7m 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 Vector, depart from Split Bus Station.

Where does the Split to Matera bus arrive?

Split to Matera bus services, operated by Vector, arrive at Lezhë station.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 316+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Matera by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, shuttle, plane, train, or ferry

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 Dubrovnikcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Drive from Port of Bari to Materacar
12h 7m
€102–162
Bus, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus 974 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
16h 40m
€68–140
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Lezhëbus
2. Take the busferry from Lezhë to Port of Baribusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
22h 20m
Shuttle to Dubrovnik Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Split to Dubrovnikshuttle
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
9h 11m
Ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry 842 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
17h 48m
€114–188
Fly Split Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
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
€84–297
Bus to Mostar International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Mostar, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Fly from Mostar International Airport (OMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane OMO - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 13m
€171–394
Fly Split Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
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 train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
13h 32m
€104–342

Split to Matera by bus, car ferry, and train

3Weekly Services

16h 40mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.2 km
Duration: 12h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Split to Matera. However, you can drive to Dubrovnik, take the car ferry to Port of Bari, then drive to Matera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Matera via Lezhë, Lezhë, Port of Bari, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, and Bari in around 22h 20m.

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