The distance between Positano and Matera is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Positano to Matera by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Positano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl..
Take the bus to Salerno and then to Matera.
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There are several options for getting from Positano to Matera by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Positano and Matera is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Positano and Matera by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Matera is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Positano and Matera. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Positano to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and Ferrandina. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Trenitalia run train services between Positano and Matera. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Matera. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi and Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Sita Sud, ItaloTreno and Itabus run regular bus services between Positano and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Positano and Matera. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Matera is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 45m | €90($90) | 6 times a week | 256km (159 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | €3($3) | once daily | 247km (153 miles) |
Bus via Salerno | 5h 40m | €4($4) | once daily | 236km (147 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €35($35) | on demand | 231km (144 miles) |
The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.