There are 6 ways to get from Matera to Herculaneum by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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Bus via Ercolano Scavi
best- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
3h 53m€16–32Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Salernotrain Ic
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21334 / ...
5h 50m€26–67Drive 233.8 km
- Drive from Matera to Herculaneumcar 233.8 km
2h 58m€37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus 577 / ...
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21334 / ...
4h 2m€17–37Bus
- Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N575 / ...
5h 15m€24–40Bus, train via Potenza
- Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Salernotrain Re
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain Re
5h 54m€25–53
Matera to Herculaneum by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matera to Herculaneum is to bus via Ercolano Scavi which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Matera to Herculaneum is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Naples Metropark Central Parking via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Matera to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and arriving at Portici-Ercolano via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Matera and Herculaneum is 252 km. The road distance is 233.8 km.
The best way to get from Matera to Herculaneum without a car is to bus via Ercolano Scavi which takes 3h 53m and costs €15 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Matera to Herculaneum, including transfers.
Matera to Herculaneum bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.
Matera to Herculaneum train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
The best way to get from Matera to Herculaneum is to bus via Ercolano Scavi which takes 3h 53m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Herculaneum, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking twice daily. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Herculaneum via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Salerno, and Portici-Ercolano in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Potenza Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Potenza Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Matera to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Matera to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0835 721443
- [email protected]
- Website
- grassani.it
Bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- grassani.it
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More Questions & Answers
Matera to Herculaneum bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
Matera to Herculaneum train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Salerno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Herculaneum is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Matera to Herculaneum.
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