How to travel from Matera to Marsala, Italy
The distance between Matera and Marsala is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Matera to Marsala by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marsala → Matera if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Bari, plane
Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Metaponto then take the train to Castiglione Cosentin and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Scanzano Jonico, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€64($64)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nova Siri Stazione then take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration13h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€64($64)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Marsala.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Marsala
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matera to Marsala by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).
The distance between Matera and Marsala is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Matera and Marsala by bus.
The quickest way to get from Matera to Marsala is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €75 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Marsala is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matera and Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matera and Marsala. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Scanzano Jonico, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.
Sita Sud, Pugliairbus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sais Regional, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Matera and Marsala. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Scanzano Jonico, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Marsala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Marsala
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bari, plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | €75($75) | every 20 mins | 647km (402 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 20m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,343km (834 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 10h 35m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 760km (472 miles) |
Bus | 10h 50m | €64($64) | every 20 mins | 821km (510 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 5m | €64($64) | once daily | 886km (551 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 30m | €115($115) | hourly | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matera and Marsala
Bus companies
Sita Sud
Pugliairbus
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sais Regional
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Airlines
Alba Star
Blue Air
Train operators
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Airports near Marsala
The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Marsala
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Marsala
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Marsala