What is the cheapest way to get from Matera to Sicily?

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Sicily is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matera to Sicily?

The fastest way to get from Matera to Sicily is to bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €130.

How far is it from Matera to Sicily?

The distance between Matera and Sicily is 549 km.

How do I travel from Matera to Sicily without a car?

The best way to get from Matera to Sicily without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 10h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Matera to Sicily?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Matera to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Sicily bus from?

Matera to Sicily bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Matera station.

Where does the Matera to Sicily bus arrive?

Matera to Sicily bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 6044+ hotels available in Sicily.

Matera to Sicily - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Matera and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at John Lennon 100 via Scanzano Jonico, Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Regione Siciliana Oreto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Matera to Sicily by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Palese Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
4h 19m
€47–141
Bus via Messina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera to Scanzano Jonicobus 354
2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
3. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus
11h 25m
€40–56
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
2. Take the train from Metaponto to Amanteatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
10h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Matera to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
7h 29m
€125–195
Bus, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Palese Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
3h 47m
€43–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Sibaribus 1586
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus 582
13h 47m
€64–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matera - Via Ugo La Malfa to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
2. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Salernotrain Re
3. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
14h 27m
€86–156

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Matera to John Lennon 100 via Scanzano Jonico, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Palermo Via Oreto, and Regione Siciliana Oreto in around 11h 25m.

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