There are 5 ways to get from Sorrento 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 via Salerno
best- Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
5h 28m€17–40Train
- Take the train from Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro to Napoli P.zza Garibalditrain
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
6h 40m€42–63Drive 237.1 km
- Drive from Sorrento to Materacar 237.1 km
3h 19m€43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus N575
5h 56m€29–45Bus
- Take the bus from Sorrento - staz EAV to Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, df Hotel Ramadabus Sc1
- Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
6h 12m€17–28
Sorrento to Matera by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sorrento to Matera is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sorrento to Matera is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Sorrento to Matera. However, there are services departing from Pompei - Via Plinio, Villa Misteri and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sorrento to Matera. However, there are services departing from Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Sorrento and Matera is 235 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Sorrento to Matera without a car is to bus via Salerno which takes 5h 28m and costs €17 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Sorrento to Matera, including transfers.
Sorrento to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia station.
Sorrento to Matera train services, operated by Campania Express, depart from Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro station.
The best way to get from Sorrento to Matera is to bus via Salerno which takes 5h 28m and costs €17 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Sorrento, Italy and Matera, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo 4 times a week. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, Napoli Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Campania Express
Train from Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Campania Express
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
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 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
- €9–17
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Bus from Sorrento - staz EAV to Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, df Hotel Ramada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
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Booking & Getting There
Sorrento to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.
Sorrento to Matera train services, operated by Campania Express, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sorrento to Matera is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Sorrento to Matera.
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