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

The cheapest way to get from Cilento to Matera is to bus via Potenza which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cilento to Matera is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cilento and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Cilento to Matera. However, there are services departing from Paestum - Stazione FS and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cilento and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Cilento to Matera. However, there are services departing from Omignano-Salento and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Cilento to Matera?

The distance between Cilento and Matera is 264 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cilento to Matera without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cilento to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cilento to Matera bus from?

Cilento to Matera bus services, operated by Busitalia Campania SpA, depart from Paestum - Stazione FS station.

Where do I catch the Cilento to Matera train from?

Cilento to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Omignano-Salento station.

Train or bus from Cilento to Matera?

The best way to get from Cilento to Matera is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Cilento to Matera bus arrive?

Cilento to Matera bus services, operated by Busitalia Campania SpA, arrive at Garibaldi Barrella station.

Where does the Cilento to Matera train arrive?

Cilento to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Battipaglia station.

Can I drive from Cilento to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Cilento to Matera is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cilento to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Matera.

Cilento to Matera - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cilento to Matera by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Garibaldi Barrellabus 34
2. Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
5h 27m
€86–115
Bus via Potenza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vallo della Lucania - Capolinea to Battipaglia - Ospedalebus 36
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Potenzabus
3. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Ugo La Malfabus
7h 37m
€20–36
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Omignano-Salento to Battipagliatrain Re
2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
5h 46m
€73–104
Drive 180.1 km
1. Drive from Cilento to Materacar 180.1 km
2h 56m
€29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vallo Lucania-Castel to Battipagliatrain Re
2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Ugo La Malfabus
7h 38m
€25–47

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Distance: 263.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Cilento, Italy and Matera, Italy?

You can take a vehicle from Cilento to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Paestum - Stazione FS, Garibaldi Barrella, and Salerno Piazza delle Concordia in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cilento to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Omignano-Salento, Battipaglia, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 5h 46m.

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