How to travel from Matera to Capri, Italy
The distance between Matera and Capri is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Matera to Capri by bus, ferry, train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Capri → Matera if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi, Plane and Ferry
Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Naples then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Capri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matera to Capri by bus, ferry, train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).
The distance between Matera and Capri is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Matera and Capri by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Matera to Capri is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Capri is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matera and Capri. We recommend that you take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matera and Capri. We recommend that you take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Capri. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Capri is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Capri. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Matera to Capri. We recommend that you take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Capri is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Capri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €59($59) | twice daily | 281km (174 miles) |
| Bus to Naples Metropark, Ferry | 5h 45m | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 379km (235 miles) |
| Bus to Salerno, ferry | 5h 45m | €24($24) | once daily | 258km (160 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Ferry | 3h 50m | €235($235) | every 3 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 35m | €45($45) | twice daily | 297km (185 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 50m | €65($65) | every 3 hours | 279km (173 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matera and Capri
Train operators
Bus companies
Miccolis Spa
Marino Autolinee
Sita Sud
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Alicost
Airports near Capri
The following major airports near Capri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Capri
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Capri
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 216km (134 miles) from Capri