How to travel from Capri to Matera, Italy
The distance between Capri and Matera is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Capri to Matera by ferry, bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Capri if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Taxi
Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€24($24)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl..
- Duration4h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€46($46)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Matera.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Capri to Matera by ferry, bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Capri and Matera is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Capri and Matera by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Capri to Matera is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Matera is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Capri and Matera. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then drive to Matera. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Matera. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then drive to Matera. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Matera. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Matera is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Matera. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Capri to Matera. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Matera is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 3h 55m | €240($240) | every 2 hours | 684km (425 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 4hrs | €24($24) | once daily | 252km (156 miles) |
| Ferry to Molo Manfredi, Salerno, Bus | 4h 10m | €54($54) | once daily | 253km (157 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, Bus | 5h 35m | €57($57) | every 20 mins | 370km (230 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 4h 30m | €46($46) | 6 times a week | 300km (186 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 50m | €65($65) | every 2 hours | 279km (173 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Capri and Matera
Bus companies
Miccolis Spa
Autolinee Liscio
Marozzi VT
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Alicost
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Train operators
Airports near Matera
The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Matera
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Matera
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Matera