How to travel from Matera to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Matera and Salerno is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Matera to Salerno by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Autolinee Liscio

+ 3 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance188km (117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Matera to Salerno by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Matera and Salerno is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Matera and Salerno by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Salerno is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Matera and Salerno. We recommend that you drive to Salerno. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matera and Salerno. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Matera and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2h 35m.

Autolinee Liscio and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Matera and Salerno. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 35m 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 Salerno. We recommend that you take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Salerno is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Salerno. 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 Salerno. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Salerno is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Matera to Salerno

Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Salerno

Transport options from Matera to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
€16($16)
every 20 mins199km (124 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€29($29)
on demand188km (117 miles)

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Airports near Salerno

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Salerno
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Salerno
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Salerno