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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Matera is to car ferry and train which costs €30 - €100 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h and costs €85 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Matera. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Zadar to Matera?

The distance between Zadar and Matera is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Matera without a car is to ferry and train which takes 16h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Zadar to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Matera bus from?

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

Where does the Zadar to Matera bus arrive?

Zadar to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

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Zadar to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Zadar to Matera by car, car ferry, ferry, train, bus, plane, 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 Zadar to Dubrovnikcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Drive from Port of Bari to Materacar
13h 15m
€132–173
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconacarferry 51
2. Take the train from Ancona to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
15h 12m
€34–97
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Pesaroferry
3. Take the train from Pesaro to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
16h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Bologna Centralebus N535
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
21h 30m
€65–132
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Triestebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRS - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
11h 11m
€76–185
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
20h 49m
€84–136
Ferry, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pulaferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VCE - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
13h 38m
€111–566
Fly from Zadar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ZAD - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h
€87–334
Bus to Split Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SPU - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 46m
€88–295

Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 57mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.2 km
Duration: 13h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bologna Centrale in around 21h 30m.

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