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

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There are 4 ways to get from Matera to Paestum by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus bus 577 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salerno to Paestumtrain train Re
    3h 18m
    €16–34

  2. Bus, train via Potenza

    1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Busbus bus Matera
    2. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Battipagliatrain train Re
    4h 31m
    €19–34

  3. Drive 183.3 km

    1. Drive from Matera to Paestumcar car 183.3 km
    2h 36m
    €29–42

  4. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipagliatrain train Ic
    4h 36m
    €21–47

Matera to Paestum by bus and train

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Battipaglia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Trenitalia also services this route twice daily.

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