The cheapest and fastest buses from Ancona to Matera
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
414 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Matera will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ancona for Matera on Mon, Nov 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct buses cover the 414 km distance in an average of 8 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 10 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ancona to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 414 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price |
7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ancona to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Matera buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 15h05 | 5:00 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ancona to Matera
Buses from Ancona to Matera run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 414 km distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 414 km |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Petruzzi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Ancona to MateraYou can travel by bus between Ancona to Matera with Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Petruzzi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ancona to Matera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Matera by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Ancona, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Ancona, Piazza Rosselli (Stazione Ferroviaria) and Ancona Nord, Via Conca. When arriving in Matera, you can end your route in coach stations like Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo and Matera, Via Sturzo.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ancona, Piazza Rosselli (Stazione Ferroviaria), which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ancona to Matera
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km)
- Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km)
- Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 14, 15
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