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How to get fromDubrovnik to Materaby ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubrovnik to Matera by ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry ferry 54
    2. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus bus Itabus
    10h 28m
    €98–142

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus bus
    15h 58m

  3. Ferry, bus via Bari Airport (BRI)

    1. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry ferry 54
    2. Take the bus from Bari Palese Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus bus 900
    11h 35m
    €99–140

  4. Ferry, bus via Altamura

    1. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry ferry 54
    2. Take the bus from Bari Centrale to Altamurabus bus Bari
    11h 43m

Dubrovnik to Matera by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubrovnik to Matera. However, you can take the ferry to Bari, walk to Stazione Marittima, take the line 50 bus to Bari Centrale, walk to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi, then take the bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 15h 58m.

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