There are 4 ways to get from Paestum to Matera by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Garibaldi Barrellabus 34
- Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
4h 47m€14–26Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
4h 59m€21–42Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Paestum to Materacar 183.1 km
2h 36m€30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Ugo La Malfabus Potenza
5h 19m€19–31
Paestum to Matera by train, foot, and bus (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paestum to Matera is to bus which costs €13 - €27 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Paestum to Matera is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Paestum to Matera. However, there are services departing from Paestum - Stazione FS and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Paestum to Matera. However, there are services departing from Paestum and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Paestum and Matera is 231 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Paestum to Matera without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €13 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Paestum to Matera, including transfers.
Paestum to Matera bus services, operated by Busitalia Campania SpA, depart from Paestum - Stazione FS station.
Paestum to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Battipaglia station.
The best way to get from Paestum to Matera is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €13 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Paestum, Italy and Matera, Italy?
You can take a bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Garibaldi Barrella and Salerno Piazza delle Concordia in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Battipaglia to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Trenitalia also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Battipaglia to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 089 9847261
- [email protected]
- Website
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Garibaldi Barrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–9
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- Phone
- +39 0974.836185
- Website
- giulianobus.com
Bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Garibaldi Barrella
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- giulianobus.com
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 0835 721443
- [email protected]
- Website
- grassani.it
Bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Ugo La Malfa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Schedules at
- grassani.it
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Paestum to Matera bus services, operated by Busitalia Campania SpA, arrive at Garibaldi Barrella station.
Paestum to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paestum to Matera is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Paestum to Matera.
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