How to travel from Bari to Matera, Italy

The distance between Bari and Matera is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 54min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bari to Matera by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MateraBari if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Matera Centrale Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Matera.

  • Duration54min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Radio Taxi Nuova

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration54min
  • Distance65km (41 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Matera

There are several options for getting from Bari to Matera by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 54min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Bari and Matera is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Bari and Matera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 54min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Matera is to take a taxi which takes around 54min and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Matera. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bari and Matera with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Bari and Matera. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Bari and Matera. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bari and Matera with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1hr.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Bari and Matera. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bari to Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Bari and Matera. The distance is around 65km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 54min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Matera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

How do I get from Bari to Matera

Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Matera

Transport options from Bari to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1hr
€8($8)
every 20 mins63km (39 miles)
Train
1h 45m
€6($6)
hourly72km (45 miles)
Taxi
54min
€130($130)
on demand65km (41 miles)
Drive
54min
€10($10)
on demand65km (41 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