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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Matera is to bus via Benevento which costs €65 - €75 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 8h 58m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Matera. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Matera piazza Matteotti via Potenza, Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Zurich to Matera?

The distance between Zurich and Matera is 1290 km. The road distance is 1179.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Matera without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Zurich to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Matera bus from?

Zurich to Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Matera train from?

Zurich to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Matera?

The best way to get from Zurich to Matera is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €82 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Matera bus arrive?

Zurich to Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Potenza station.

Where does the Zurich to Matera train arrive?

Zurich to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Matera is 1180 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Zurich to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Matera.

Zurich to Matera - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Matera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
14h 1m
€164–337
Bus via Benevento
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Beneventobus
2. Take the bus from Benevento to Materabus 562
20h 5m
€67–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Potenza stationbus
2. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus Potenza
18h 20m
€81–82
Drive 1,179.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Materacar 1,179.8 km
11h 35m
€202–292
Fly Zurich Airport to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
8h 58m
€71–250
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
15h 3m
€106–272
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LIN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 6m
€128–296
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MXP - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 8m
€83–236
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BGY - BRI
5. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 49m
€131–340
Fly Zurich Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ZRH - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
10h 27m
€87–278

Zurich to Matera by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

14h 1mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,290.2 km
Duration: 14h 1m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Matera piazza Matteotti via Potenza station and Potenza, Terminal Bus in around 18h 20m.

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