How to travel from Bergamo to Matera, Italy
The distance between Bergamo and Matera is around 834km (518 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Bergamo to Matera by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Bergamo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€53($53)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Milano Centrale then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Matera.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bergamo and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bergamo to Matera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Bergamo and Matera is around 834km (518 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 792km (492 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bergamo and Matera by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bergamo to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Bergamo and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bergamo and Matera. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bergamo to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
Trenord, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Bergamo and Matera. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Bergamo and Matera. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bergamo to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cavenago di Brianza and Milano Lampugnano. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Bergamo and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bergamo to Matera. We recommend that you fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Bergamo and Matera. The distance is around 948km (589 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bergamo to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bergamo and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 3h 10m | €53($53) | every 20 mins | 834km (518 miles) |
| Fly to Bari (BRI), Bus | 3h 45m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 896km (557 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 845km (525 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | €67($67) | every 3 hours | 1,065km (662 miles) |
| Fly to Brindisi (BDS), train | 5h 35m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 1,128km (701 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | €57($57) | every 20 mins | 987km (613 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 9h 55m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train via Milano Centrale | 10h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Train via Sesto S.Giovanni | 12h 25m | €88($88) | twice daily | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Bus | 14h 15m | €63($63) | once daily | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €145($145) | on demand | 948km (589 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bergamo and Matera
Bus companies
Pugliairbus
Alto Adige Bus
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Airports near Matera
The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Matera
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Matera
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Matera