The cheapest and fastest buses from Potenza to Matera
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Potenza to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza to Matera will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 7 buses that leave Potenza for Matera on Sun, Feb 01, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 01 the direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Feb 01 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Potenza to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza 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 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Potenza to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Potenza to Matera buses for today, Saturday, January 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:50 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 2h20 | 6:10 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, February 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1h40 | 5:00 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1h55 | 9:20 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Potenza to Matera
Buses from Potenza to Matera run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 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 25m.
Distance 67 km |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Potenza to MateraYou can travel by bus between Potenza to Matera with Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus 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 Potenza to Matera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potenza 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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.
- Miccolis
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- 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.
- Miccolis
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Miccolis
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- 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 Potenza to Matera
- 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
- 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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