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

The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Matera is to bus via Policoro which costs €28 - €60 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taormina to Matera is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Taormina and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Matera. However, there are services departing from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Matera via Giardini-Naxos and Scanzano Jonico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Taormina to Matera?

The distance between Taormina and Matera is 415 km.

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

The best way to get from Taormina to Matera without a car is to train and bus via Marina di Ginosa which takes 8h 37m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Taormina to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Matera bus from?

Taormina to Matera bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Giardini-Naxos station.

Where does the Taormina to Matera bus arrive?

Taormina to Matera bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Matera.

Taormina to Matera - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Taormina to Matera by train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or ferry

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Train, bus via Marina di Ginosa
best
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Materabus
8h 37m
€42–91
Bus via Policoro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Policoro Via Bolognabus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Materabus 354
10h 14m
€29–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Scanzano Jonicobus
2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Materabus 354
8h 43m
€32–43
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Materacar
5h 26m
€81–130
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 45m
€44–139
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the bus from Lamezia Terme to Materabus 1586
8h 47m
€37–70
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Re
4. Take the train from Amantea to Metapontotrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Metaponto to Materabus 354
9h 19m

Taormina to Matera by train and bus

8Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.4 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello to Matera via San Giovanni, Giardini Naxos, Giardini-Naxos, and Scanzano Jonico in around 8h 43m.

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