How to travel from Naples to Matera

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Compare bus and train for Naples to Matera

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 199 km

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4h 23m

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from Naples to Matera

How to get from Naples to Matera by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Naples to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Miccolis
06:15AM4h05
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
10:20AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
181One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
02:15AM3h45
Naples
06:00AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
02:15AM3h45
Naples
06:00AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
141One-way
0 transfers

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Marino Autolinee329 · 331
09:15AM4h35
Napoli, Napoli Centrale
01:50PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
231One-way
1 transfer
Miccolis
02:45PM4h25
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
07:10PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
181One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee321
02:00PM4h45
Napoli, Napoli Centrale
06:45PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
201One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Naples to Matera?

It's a breeze to opt for regular public transport bus links from the romantic city of Naples to historic Matera, the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Shortest journey times are just over three hours, making this an easy trip from Italy's southwest coast towards this jewel in the east. A variety of bus operators ensure affordable trips to Matera are available every day of the week.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Naples to Matera?

There are three to four coach operators and Omio affiliates running routes from Naples to Matera, making it an easy matter to source affordable tickets at various times of the day. The early morning FlixBus coach from Naples Centrale is currently the cheapest weekday and weekend service and offers direct journey times of around four hours and 25 minutes. The FlixBus services arrive into Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo, which is an easy walk away from the Piazza Firenze in the centre of town. 

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Naples to Matera?

The fastest bus from Naples to the historic city of Matera is operated by FlixBus. The journey distance is just over 150 miles, and the most direct route is via the A16/E842. This speedy FlixBus service leaves Naples Centrale bus station in the very early hours (so you'd better set an alarm!) and the journey takes three hours and 25 minutes. The bus arrives into Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Alternative bus services have journey times ranging from just under four hours to four hours and 45 minutes. 

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Travel from Naples to Matera by Bus

Bus services from Naples operate to Matera every day of the week. The three main coach operators on this route are Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, and Frecciarossa, while affiliates such as FlixBus and BlaBla Car ensure passengers achieve the best prices at all times of day! There are two daily Frecciarossa TrentoLine train and coach services from Naples to Matera. Passengers need to make one change for both services, and journey times are around four hours. The first leg of the journey is via train to Salerno, with a journey time of 41 minutes. Passengers then switch to FrecciaLink bus LK015 for the remainder of the journey to Matera Centrale, which is the main rail and bus station. It will take you about ten minutes to walk from Matera Centrale to the middle of town, and you just need to walk straight down Via Don Minzoni which is right outside the station. Three regular, daily Miccolis services operate to Matera, with departures timed from early morning until late afternoon. Autolinee Miccolis operates coaches throughout southern Italy, and this is a non-stop route. Miccolis buses arrive into Stazione Fal Matera Villa Longo, so you'll need to grab a local bus for the seven-minute trip into the centre of town. MarinoBus operates most of the buses going to Matera, and they arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo bus station. This station is about one mile from the centre of town, and you can take a local bus or hop on a train at Ferrovia Apulo Lucane station, which is about one minute away on foot.

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FAQs: Travel from Naples to Matera

Travel to Matera easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Naples to Matera.

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There are 2 options to travel between Naples and Matera including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Matera is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Matera:

A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Matera costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Matera is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 20m.

The Naples to Matera distance is approximately 199 km.
The average frequency per day from Naples to Matera is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Matera as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Matera:
  • Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Matera Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Napoli Centrale and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naples to Matera, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Matera by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Matera by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Naples to Matera:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Naples to Matera often also extend their vacation to go to Bari, Rome, Bari Palese Airport, Salerno, Alberobello. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Matera and these popular destinations at a great price.

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