How to travel from Alessandria to Matera, Italy

The distance between Alessandria and Matera is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 60m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Alessandria to Matera by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo, Bologna Centrale then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Matera.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance958km (595 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alessandria and Matera

There are several options for getting from Alessandria to Matera by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Alessandria and Matera is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Alessandria and Matera by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alessandria to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Alessandria and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alessandria and Matera. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alessandria to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo, Bologna Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Trenord, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Alessandria and Matera. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alessandria and Matera. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alessandria to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Auto Linee Moretti, Grassani S.r.l. and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Alessandria and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alessandria to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Matera is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Matera. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alessandria and Matera. The distance is around 958km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alessandria to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Transport options from Alessandria to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi + 4 similar
3h 60m
€190($190)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Train to Milano Rogoredo, plane and taxi4h 5m
€180($180)
every 4 hours939km (584 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane and taxi4h 45m
€185($185)
hourly1,039km (645 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and taxi4h 50m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Train, Bus, Plane and Taxi4h 45m
€185($185)
every 4 hours976km (606 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale12h 5m
€95($95)
once daily963km (599 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
€59($59)
once daily1,058km (657 miles)
Bus via Potenza14h 20m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,063km (660 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€175($175)
on demand958km (595 miles)

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Airports near Matera

The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Matera
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Matera
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Matera