How to travel from Portofino to Matera, Italy

The distance between Portofino and Matera is around 802km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Portofino to Matera by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gioia del Colle.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance910km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Matera

There are several options for getting from Portofino to Matera by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Portofino and Matera is around 802km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 729km (453 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Portofino and Matera by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portofino to Matera is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Matera. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S., Genova V.le Caviglia and Gioia del Colle. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. run regular bus services between Portofino and Matera. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Portofino and Matera. The distance is around 910km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Matera is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and Matera

Transport options from Portofino to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 50m
€110($110)
every 20 mins852km (529 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
€74($74)
every 20 mins802km (498 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus5h 50m
€100($100)
every 20 mins1,023km (635 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus6hrs
€80($80)
every 20 mins1,051km (653 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus6h 20m
€71($71)
every 20 mins1,109km (689 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
€105($105)
twice a week1,182km (735 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€135($135)
on demand910km (566 miles)

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Airports near Matera

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Matera
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Matera
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Matera