Metaponto station is on the Ionian railway and the line to Potenza. Bari and Brindisi airports are the closest.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matera | Car | About 45 min | Via the SS7 and SS407. |
| Bari airport | Car | About 1.5 h | Via Taranto or Matera. |
| Taranto | Train / car | About 40 min | Regional trains along the coast. |
| Potenza | Train / car | About 1.5–2 h | Along the Basento valley. |
| Policoro | Car / train | About 25 min | Between the two sites. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around
The museum, park and Tavole Palatine are a few kilometres apart. A car or bicycle is ideal. In summer, some local buses link the stations with the beaches.
Onward
Drive inland to Matera or Craco, or south towards the Pollino.
