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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Matera is to train and bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Matera is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Positano and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Positano to Matera. However, there are services departing from Pompei and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Positano to Matera?

The distance between Positano and Matera is 218 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Positano to Matera without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €22 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Positano to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Positano to Matera train from?

Positano to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Salerno station.

Where does the Positano to Matera train arrive?

Positano to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.

Can I drive from Positano to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Matera is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Positano to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1302+ hotels available in Matera.

Positano to Matera - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Positano to Matera by ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
5h 10m
€23–64
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Salerno to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
6h 5m
€258–340
Drive 230.3 km
1. Drive from Positano to Materacar 230.3 km
3h 6m
€37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus N575
6h 56m
€26–41
Ferry, line 5120 bus, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Amalfiferry
2. Take the bus from Amalfi to Salernobus
3. Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 18m
€26–63

Positano to Matera by bus and train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Salerno to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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