- Must visit
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento’s main civic museum in a historic villa, displaying local paintings, furniture, ceramics and views over the coast from its gardens.
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Matera to Sorrento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Sorrento will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Matera to Sorrento you need to make at least one change.
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FlixBus · FlixBusThe table below shows live departures for Matera to Sorrento coaches for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 3h45 | 21:00 Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 4h05 | 21:20 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 27 August | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 8h55 | 18:10 Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro | 1 change | |
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Buses from Matera to Sorrento run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 19:50. The fastest coach covers the 188 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 188 km |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 19:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Sorrento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sorrento trip today.
Sorrento’s main civic museum in a historic villa, displaying local paintings, furniture, ceramics and views over the coast from its gardens.
A compact museum dedicated to the inlaid wood craft that shaped Sorrento’s identity, with period objects and demonstrations of local artistry.
A contemporary art space in a historic villa, hosting temporary exhibitions in a refined setting close to the old town and sea views.
Sorrento’s best-known square, busy with shops and transport links, and a practical starting point for exploring the historic centre and coast.
A scenic public villa above the sea with classic Bay of Naples views, sunset benches and easy access to the cloister and old town lanes.
The old fishing harbour below the cliffs, loved for its colourful boats, waterfront setting and traditional atmosphere close to the centre.
Gnocchi alla sorrentina are soft potato dumplings baked with tomato sauce, fiordilatte and basil. They are a signature comfort dish of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Delizia al limone is a sponge cake filled and coated with lemon cream. It celebrates the area’s famous lemons and is a classic Sorrento pastry.
Cannelloni sorrentina are pasta tubes filled traditionally with ricotta and baked in tomato sauce with cheese. They are a well-known Sunday-style local dish.
Elegant dining room with sea views, focused on polished Campanian cooking, seafood and tasting menus inside Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria.
Traditional restaurant serving local pasta, seafood and Campanian dishes with a refined but relaxed atmosphere in central Sorrento.
Popular traditional venue for wood-fired pizza, pasta and local favourites in an informal, busy atmosphere close to the historic centre.
More expensive than many Italian towns, with higher hotel rates, dining and seasonal transport costs in peak tourist months.
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Round up taxi fares. Small change is enough in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera to Sorrento by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Matera to Sorrento buses use the Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Napoli, Napoli Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Matera and Sorrento bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo is 1 km from Matera city centre. Public transport options include:
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km), Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km), Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
Available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Elevators, ramps.
Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Tasso (0.2 km), Il Buco (0.5 km), Trattoria Da Emilia (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro.
Available at Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro: Elevators, ramps.
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