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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Matera is to bus via Lyon which costs €110 - €210 and takes 31h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Matera. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Matera via Grenoble and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Matera. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Matera Sud via Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 14m.

How far is it from Tours to Matera?

The distance between Tours and Matera is 2004 km. The road distance is 1748.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Matera without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 59m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 19h 59m to get from Tours to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Matera bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tours to Matera train from?

Tours to Matera train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Matera?

The best way to get from Tours to Matera is to bus which takes 27h 3m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €550 and takes 21h 2m.

Where does the Tours to Matera bus arrive?

Tours to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.

Where does the Tours to Matera train arrive?

Tours to Matera train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Tours to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Matera is 1748 km. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Tours to Matera.

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

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Where can I stay near Matera?

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Tours to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Tours to Matera by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
6. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
19h 59m
€281–574
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus N744 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lione to Materabus Lione - Matera
31h 25m
€110–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tours to Grenoblebus 724
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Baribus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
27h 3m
€130–227
Drive 1,748.2 km
1. Drive from Tours to Materacar 1,748.2 km
17h 17m
€270–389
Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TUF - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
16h 59m
€112–401
Train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
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
21h 2m
€285–550
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
22h 14m
€264–630
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ORY - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 47m
€132–314

Tours to Matera by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

21h 2mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,004.3 km
Duration: 19h 59m

What companies run services between Tours, France and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Tours to Matera via Grenoble and Bari in around 27h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Matera Centrale Station via Lyon Part Dieu, Torino Porta Susa, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina Scalo in around 21h 2m.

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