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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Matera

Composite routes from Athens to Matera

Cheapest
19 h 15 min
Car
863 km.
from $47
Other
6 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
680 km.
from $133.45
14 h 40 min
681 km.
Select a ticket
15 h 40 min
Ferry
681 km.
from $286.47
9 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
680 km.
from $147.36
12 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
680 km.
from $153.86
12 h 12 min
Bus, Train
680 km.
from $5.43
16 h
Train, Bus
680 km.
Select a ticket
21 h 23 min
Bus, Ferry, Train
681 km.
from $190.57
22 h 54 min
681 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$496.77
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Papola
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.40–$611.41

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Naples
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$61.14–$280.23
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Papola
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$61.14–$522.25

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.65–$356.66

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$484.04
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Naples
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$496.77

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Papola
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.90–$292.97

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$267.49

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$484.04
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Naples
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$496.77
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$407.61

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.49

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bari Capruzzi to Matera
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Matera
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$35.67

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Bari Capruzzi to Matera
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Durrës to Bari
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Vlorë to Taranto
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Bari Capruzzi to Matera
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$24.20

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Larisa to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily

KTEL Thesprotias

Phone:
+30 2665 0 22309
Email:
Website:
ktel-thesprotias.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsa
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$70.06

M&B Travel

Phone:
+355697278670
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/mbtravel.durres
Bus from Durrës to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Tirana to Bari
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Autolinee Smaldone

Phone:
+39 0835518607
Email:
Website:
autolineesmaldone.it/
Bus from Bari Airport to Matera
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.84–$5.35

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
11h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily

Osumi Travel

Phone:
+ 21 0524 9268
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Ruci Tours

Phone:
+30 210 8215414
Email:
Website:
rucitours.com
Bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.50

Komatas Tours Euro Interlines

Phone:
+355 68 407 6607
Website:
facebook.com/KomatasToursEuroInterlines
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Brindisi to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$25.48

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Brindisi to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$59.87

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Bus from Taranto to Matera
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Brindisi to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane

Phone:
800 050 500
Email:
Website:
ferrovieappulolucane.it/
Train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.08–$5.48

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Igoumenitsa to Bari
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$127.38

Ventouris Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4828001
Email:
Website:
ventourisferries.com/en/
Other from Igoumenitsa to Bari
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$71.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Matera is to fly and bus which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Matera. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Durrës, Stazione Marittima and Bari Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Athens to Matera?

The distance between Athens and Matera is 810 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Matera without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Athens to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Matera bus from?

Athens to Matera bus services, operated by Osumi Travel, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Matera bus arrive?

Athens to Matera bus services, operated by Osumi Travel, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Matera?

Matera is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 09:53 in Athens and 08:53 in Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Matera. Prices start at $73.16 per night.
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