There are 5 ways to get from Positano to Sassi di Matera by ferry, 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.
Ferry, train, bus
best- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
- Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Ugo La Malfabus
7h 3m€35–73Line 5120 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amalfi to Salernobus 5120
- Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
7h 32m€13–23Train
- Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
7h 58m€34–59Drive 230.6 km
- Drive from Positano to Sassi di Materacar 230.6 km
3h 7m€38–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus N575
8h 24m€30–47
Positano to Sassi di Matera by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Positano to Sassi di Matera is to line 5120 bus and bus which costs €12 - €24 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Positano to Sassi di Matera is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Sassi di Matera. However, there are services departing from Positano Sponda and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Amalfi and Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Positano to Sassi di Matera. However, there are services departing from S. Agnello and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Positano and Sassi di Matera is 246 km. The road distance is 230.6 km.
The best way to get from Positano to Sassi di Matera without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 7h 3m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Positano to Sassi di Matera, including transfers.
Positano to Sassi di Matera bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Amalfi station.
Positano to Sassi di Matera train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from S. Agnello station.
The best way to get from Positano to Sassi di Matera is to line 5120 bus and bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €12 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Positano, Italy and Sassi di Matera, Italy?
You can take a bus from Positano Sponda to Sassi di Matera via Amalfi, Salerno, Salerno Piazza delle Concordia, Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo, Matera Villa Longo, and Matera Centrale Station in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Sassi di Matera via Sant'Agnello, S. Agnello, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Napoli Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Ferrandina, and Matera - Via Dante Alighieri in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Salerno to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Salerno to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 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
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- [email protected]
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Amalfi to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Matera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 089 87 29 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Travelmar
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- Travelmar
- Phone
- +39 089 811 605
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grassi Junior
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Grassi Junior
- Phone
- +39 089 875326
- [email protected]
- Website
- Positano Jet Ferries
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Positano Jet Ferries
- Phone
- (+39)081.552.07.63
- [email protected]
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
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Booking & Getting There
Positano to Sassi di Matera bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Salerno station.
Positano to Sassi di Matera train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli P. Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Sassi di Matera is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Positano to Sassi di Matera.
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