There are 5 ways to get from Matera to Ercolano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
3h 54m€14–24Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
5h 20m€28–50Drive 233.4 km
- Drive from Matera to Ercolanocar 233.4 km
2h 57m€38–55Bus via Ercolano Scavi
- Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N575
4h 6m€23–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Salerno Piazza delle Concordiabus Itabus
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21332 / ...
4h 7m€15–25
Matera to Ercolano by bus, foot, and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Gianturco via Garibaldi - Lucci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Matera to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and arriving at Ercolano Scavi via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Matera and Ercolano is 249 km. The road distance is 233.4 km.
The best way to get from Matera to Ercolano without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €13 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Matera to Ercolano, including transfers.
Matera to Ercolano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Matera station.
Matera to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
The best way to get from Matera to Ercolano is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €13 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Ercolano, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking twice daily. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Trenitalia also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- 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 Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Matera to Ercolano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Matera to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Ercolano is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Matera to Ercolano.
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