There are 4 ways to get from Paestum to Matera by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Paestum to Salernotrain Re
- Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
4h 18m€15–31Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
5h€21–43Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Paestum to Materacar 183.1 km
2h 36m€29–42Train, bus via Potenza
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus Potenza
5h 16m€20–34
Paestum to Matera by train, foot, and bus (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paestum to Matera is to train and bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Paestum to Matera is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €28 - €45.
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 5h.
The distance between Paestum and Matera is 229 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Paestum to Matera without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €15 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Paestum to Matera, including transfers.
Paestum to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Battipaglia 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.
There are 1305+ hotels available in Matera.
What companies run services between Paestum, Italy and Matera, Italy?
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
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Paestum to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 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
- €11–22
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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