How to travel from Palermo to Matera, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Matera is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palermo to Matera 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 Matera → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€68($68)
Multiple operators
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola and then to Metaponto then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then Scanzano Jonico and then to Matera.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€51($51)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nova Siri Scalo then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Matera.
- Duration7hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Matera by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).
The distance between Palermo and Matera is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Palermo and Matera by bus.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Matera is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Matera. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Matera. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Scanzano Jonico. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sita Sud and Pugliairbus run regular bus services between Palermo and Matera. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Matera. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Palermo to Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then Scanzano Jonico and then to Matera. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Matera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €68($68) | every 20 mins | 548km (341 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 60m | €87($87) | every 3 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 7h 55m | €59($59) | every 20 mins | 596km (370 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | €51($51) | every 20 mins | 662km (411 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 11h 50m | €52($52) | once daily | 722km (449 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 20m | €52($52) | once daily | 818km (508 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | €95($95) | hourly | 610km (379 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Matera
Bus companies
Sais Regional
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sita Sud
Pugliairbus
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Airlines
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