The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania to Matera
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
11 h 44 m
Average duration
12 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Matera will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 2 buses that leave Catania 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 376 km distance in an average of 12 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 44 m .
On Sun, Feb 15 the slowest buses will take 14 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 flight for Catania to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €20, and a bus costs an average of €37.
Distance: 376 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€78 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Catania to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 PM Catania | 11h44 | 7:14 AM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, February 15 | |||||
![]() | 8:25 AM Catania | 20h35 | 5:00 AM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Catania | 20h15 | 5:00 AM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Matera
Buses from Catania to Matera run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 22:58. The fastest bus covers the 376 km distance in 19h 35m.
Distance 376 km |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 35m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 22:58 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Catania to MateraYou can travel by bus between Catania to Matera with Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Itabus
FlixBus
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Bus from Catania to Matera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Catania 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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