The cheapest and fastest buses from Matera to Potenza
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Matera to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Potenza will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 5 buses that leave Matera for Potenza on Thu, Dec 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Matera to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Matera to Potenza bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Potenza buses for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:35 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2h00 | 9:35 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1h55 | 6:10 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1226 | 10:50 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1h20 | 12:10 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1h40 | 1:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 18 | |||||
2726 | 5:30 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1h25 | 6:55 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Matera to Potenza
Buses from Matera to Potenza run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 67 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 67 km |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Matera to PotenzaYou can travel by bus between Matera to Potenza with Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Matera to Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera to Potenza 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 Potenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus), located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Matera to Potenza
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Trattoria del Basento (0.5 km)
- Osteria Potentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 101, 102, 103 Train: Potenza Centrale
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