How to travel from Biella to Matera, Italy

The distance between Biella and Matera is around 947km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Biella to Matera by train, plane, 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 to Torino Porta Susa, plane

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

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

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Salandra Scalo.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Marozzi VT

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,021km (634 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Biella and Matera

There are several options for getting from Biella to Matera by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Biella and Matera is around 947km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 881km (548 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Biella and Matera by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Biella to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Biella and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Biella and Matera. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Biella to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Santhia, Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Biella and Matera. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 35m, 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 Biella and Matera. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Biella to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi, Novara - Autostazione and Salandra Scalo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Biella and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Biella to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Novara and then to Milano Porta Vittoria then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Biella and Matera. The distance is around 1,021km (634 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Biella to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Biella and Matera

Transport options from Biella to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Torino Porta Susa, plane + 5 similar
6h 10m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,262km (784 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€88($88)
every 4 hours1,199km (745 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Susa, plane and bus4h 25m
€81($81)
every 20 mins1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Novara, plane and bus4h 30m
€64($64)
every 20 mins967km (601 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus4h 50m
€72($72)
every 20 mins992km (616 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
€86($86)
every 20 mins947km (589 miles)
Train
11h 35m
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,231km (765 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€74($74)
once daily1,112km (691 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€155($155)
on demand1,021km (634 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