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Compare bus for Positano to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Positano to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Positano to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Positano to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:40 AM 3h40 Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino 10:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:40 AM 3h40 Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino 10:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:10 AM 3h10 Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci 10:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Positano and Matera as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Matera by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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