The cheapest and fastest buses from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
47 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 12 buses that leave Bari Palese Airport for Matera Centrale on Sun, Feb 15, 12 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 54 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sun, Feb 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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 bus and train for Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale 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 |
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72R | 11:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 12:45 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, February 15 | |||||
02 - 21R | 8:15 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 9:30 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
73R | 10:30 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 11:45 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
81R | 12:40 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 1:55 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
02 - 22R | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
74R | 5:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 6:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
71R | 8:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Buses from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 54 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 54 km |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 13:15 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Aeroporti, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Autolinee Smaldone from Bari Palese Airport to Matera CentraleYou can travel by bus between Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale with Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Aeroporti, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Autolinee Smaldone for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Aeroporti
- Model 1 airport fleet models include side or rear manual ramps and powered lifts for easy wheelchair access.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Cotrap
- COTRAP guarantees the transport of people with disabilities or reduced mobility without any additional charge and strives to ensure accessibility and information.
- Aeroporti
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to travel for a refund, often with an administration fee, or a voucher may be offered.
- Cotrap
- A ticket purchased online is only valid for the booked date, time, and route, and if not used, it cannot be reused or refunded.
- Sitabasilicata
- Tickets can be cancelled and a full refund may be available if cancelled up to 15 minutes before departure.
- Aeroporti
- Airport buses are usually equipped with larger luggage space.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Sitabasilicata
- One handbag (42x30x18 cm) and one hold luggage (80x50x30 cm) up to 20 kg are included for free.
- Aeroporti
- Additional luggage can be purchased, and a surcharge may apply for oversized or extra items.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Sitabasilicata
- Additional hold luggage (80x50x30 cm, max 20 kg) and special luggage (max 240 cm total dimensions, max 30 kg) can be added for a fee.
- Aeroporti
- Small dogs up to 40 cm can travel for free in a basket or transport bag, larger dogs require a child ticket and must be on a leash and wear a muzzle.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Miccolis
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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