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

The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Matera is to bus and ferry and ferry and train which costs €65 - €160 and takes 23h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zakynthos and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Zakynthos to Matera. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Matera via Patra, Durrës, Garibaldi-Visconti and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

How far is it from Zakynthos to Matera?

The distance between Zakynthos and Matera is 586 km.

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

The best way to get from Zakynthos to Matera without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 20h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Zakynthos to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakynthos to Matera bus from?

Zakynthos to Matera bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, depart from Zakynthos station.

Where does the Zakynthos to Matera bus arrive?

Zakynthos to Matera bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, arrive at Patras station.

What is the time difference between Zakynthos and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Zakynthos. It is currently 5:46 AM in Zakynthos and 4:46 AM in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Matera.

Zakynthos to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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

Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)ZTH - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
6h
€76–230
Fly to Naples Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Naples Airport (NAP)ZTH - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
9h 56m
€67–284
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the bus from Patra to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
4. Take the bus from Bari to Matera
20h
Bus and ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maAsf
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
23h 43m
€68–157
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
2. Take the car ferry from Poros to Killini
3. Drive from Killini to Port Of Vlora
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
5. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Matera
18h 42m
€176–286
Fly to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)ZTH - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centrale
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
11h 32m
€168–344
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the bus from Patra to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
20h 27m
Bus and ferry, bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the bus from Patras to Fier
3. Take the bus from Fier to Taranto Port
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
22h 47m

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.1 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Matera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Matera. However, you can take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zakynthos to Matera via Patras, Patra, Durrës, Bari Porto, Garibaldi-Visconti, Ennio-Capruzzi, and Bari in around 20h.

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