How to travel from Matera to Ravello, Italy

The distance between Matera and Ravello is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Matera to Ravello by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RavelloMatera if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier Bus Station and then to Minori.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Ravello.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Ravello

There are several options for getting from Matera to Ravello by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Matera and Ravello is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Matera and Ravello by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Ravello is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Ravello, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Ravello. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Ravello. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and Salerno. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Ravello. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matera and Ravello. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Ravello. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza Montpellier Bus Station and Salerno - Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Stazione FS. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT, Sita Sud, ItaloTreno and Itabus run regular bus services between Matera and Ravello. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 40m 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 Ravello. We recommend that you take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier Bus Station and then to Minori. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Ravello is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Ravello. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Matera and Ravello. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Ravello is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Ravello

Transport options from Matera to Ravello
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€65($65)
twice daily239km (149 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
3h 40m
€21($21)
5 times a week223km (139 miles)
Bus via Salerno4h 10m
€3($3)
once daily221km (137 miles)
Bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia4h 40m
€3($3)
once daily214km (133 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€33($33)
on demand219km (136 miles)

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Airports near Ravello

The following major airports near Ravello offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Ravello
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Ravello
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Ravello