The cheapest and fastest buses from Bari to Matera
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Matera will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 19 buses that leave Bari for Matera on Tue, Apr 14, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Apr 14 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, Apr 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
71R9:30 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła10:45 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)€31One-way0 transfers
74R6:30 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła7:45 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)€31One-way0 transfers
73R11:30 AM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła12:45 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)€31One-way0 transfers
81R1:40 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła2:55 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)€31One-way0 transfers
72R12:30 AM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła1:45 AMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)€31One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM0h40Bari2:40 PMMatera€61One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM0h40Bari2:40 PMMatera€91One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM0h50Bari8:20 PMMatera€61One-way0 transfers
4:20 PM0h55Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła5:15 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo€121One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM1h00Bari9:00 PMMatera€71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bari to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Matera 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 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 54 km
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bari to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Matera buses for today, Monday, April 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02 - 22R | 1:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 2:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 1h35 | 3:15 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0h55 | 3:15 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
321 | 3:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h00 | 4:45 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
74R | 4:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 5:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
325* | 6:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h05 | 7:40 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
71R | 7:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 8:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
327 | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h00 | 9:45 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
72R | 10:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 11:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, April 14 | |||||
2213 | 5:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h00 | 6:30 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
02 - 21R | 7:15 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 8:30 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
73R | 9:30 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 10:45 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
81R | 11:40 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 12:55 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h35 | 1:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h05 | 1:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bari to Matera
Buses from Bari to Matera run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 54 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 54 km |
Average bus duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Bus providers: Sitabasilicata, Miccolis, Cotrap, Itabus, Aeroporti, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Bari to MateraYou can travel by bus between Bari to Matera with Sitabasilicata, Miccolis, Cotrap, Itabus, Aeroporti, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Cotrap
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FAQs: Bus from Bari to Matera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari 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.

- Miccolis
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Cotrap
- COTRAP guarantees the transport of people with disabilities or reduced mobility without any additional charge and strives to ensure accessibility and information.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Miccolis
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- 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.
- Miccolis
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Sitabasilicata
- One handbag (42x30x18 cm) and one hold luggage (80x50x30 cm) up to 20 kg are included for free.
- Miccolis
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- 5€ 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.
- Miccolis
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bari to Matera
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 33 Train: FR2
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 12, 13 Train: FR1
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 12, 13 Train: FR1, FR2
- 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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