The cheapest and fastest buses from Matera to Taranto
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Matera to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Taranto will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 6 buses that leave Matera for Taranto on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Matera to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Taranto 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 35m. 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: 57 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Matera to Taranto bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Taranto buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1225 | 4:46 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1h39 | 6:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1h15 | 6:20 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2h20 | 9:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1h15 | 5:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2h15 | 6:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Matera to Taranto
Buses from Matera to Taranto run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 57 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, BlaBlaCar from Matera to TarantoYou can travel by bus between Matera to Taranto with FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, BlaBlaCar 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 Matera to Taranto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera to Taranto 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 Taranto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Matera, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, Matera, Centrale and Matera, Viale A. Moro (fronte " Pianeta Casa" ). When arriving in Taranto, you can end your trip in coach stations like Taranto, Porto Mercantile, Taranto, Terminal Cimino and Taranto, Via Mascherpa.
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 Taranto, Porto Mercantile, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Matera to Taranto
- 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
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Caffè Terminal (in the station)
- Ristorante Pizzeria Cimino (0.2 km)
- Trattoria Al Gambero (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 3, 5 Train: FS
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