The cheapest and fastest buses from Ancona to Matera
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
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 €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ancona for Matera on Sun, Feb 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 15 the direct buses cover the 414 km distance in an average of 10 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sun, Feb 15 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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.

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Compare train and bus 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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 414 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €123 Average price |
7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ancona to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Matera buses for today, Saturday, February 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 11h35 | 10:50 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 16h40 | 4:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, February 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 15h05 | 5:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus 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 7h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 414 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 414 km |
Average bus duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Petruzzi, FlixBus from Ancona to MateraYou can travel by bus between Ancona to Matera with Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Petruzzi, FlixBus for as low as €22. 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.

- Autolinee Petruzzi
- Autolinee Petruzzi guarantees transport for clients with disabilities or reduced mobility at the same fares, provided safety conditions related to the vehicle configuration or infrastructure allow it.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Autolinee Petruzzi
- The refund is 80% of the fare if requested more than 48 hours before the travel date.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Autolinee Petruzzi
- Each traveler is allowed one piece of luggage with maximum dimensions of 105 cm (sum of length, width, and depth) and a total weight not exceeding 10 kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Autolinee Petruzzi
- Additional luggage exceeding the free allowance (but within 150 cm and 20 kg total) can be transported in the bus trunk for an additional fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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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