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How to get fromMatera to Herculaneumby bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 6 ways to get from Matera to Herculaneum by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Salerno Piazza delle Concordiabus bus Itabus
    2. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain train 21334 / ...
    4h 18m
    €15–25

  2. Bus, train via Potenza

    1. Take the bus from Matera - Via Ugo La Malfa to Potenza, Terminal Busbus bus
    2. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Salernotrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain train Re
    5h 39m
    €24–42

  3. Drive  233.8 km

    1. Drive from Matera to Herculaneumcar car 233.8 km
    2h 58m
    €38–55

  4. Bus via Ercolano Scavi

    1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus N575
    4h 18m
    €22–46

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus bus Itabus
    4h 49m
    €15–26

  6. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Salernotrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain train 21334 / ...
    5h 55m
    €26–55

Matera to Herculaneum by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera Centrale Station to Herculaneum via Ferrandina Scalo, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Salerno, and Portici-Ercolano in around 5h 55m.

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