There are 5 ways to get from Herculaneum to Matera by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portici-Ercolano to Salernotrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
4h 44m€14–24Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
6h 8m€29–50Drive 234.9 km
- Drive from Herculaneum to Materacar 234.9 km
3h€38–55Bus via Ercolano Scavi
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus N575
5h 9m€24–37Bus
- Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
5h 13m€15–26
Herculaneum to Matera by foot, train, and bus (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Herculaneum to Matera is to train and bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Herculaneum to Matera is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Herculaneum to Matera. However, there are services departing from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and arriving at Matera via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Herculaneum to Matera. However, there are services departing from Ercolano Scavi and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Herculaneum and Matera is 233 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Herculaneum to Matera without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Herculaneum to Matera, including transfers.
Herculaneum to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Herculaneum to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
The best way to get from Herculaneum to Matera is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Ercolano Scavi, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Herculaneum, Italy and Matera, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Trenitalia also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Matera once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Portici-Ercolano to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Matera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Herculaneum to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Matera station.
Herculaneum to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herculaneum to Matera is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Herculaneum to Matera.
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