How to travel from Brindisi to Matera, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Matera is around 139km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brindisi to Matera by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance140km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Matera

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Matera by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 50m.

The distance between Brindisi and Matera is around 139km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Brindisi and Matera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Matera is to take the bus which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €12 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Matera. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Trenitalia and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Brindisi and Matera. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Brindisi and Matera. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brindisi and Matera with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brindisi and Matera. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Brindisi and Matera. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Matera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Brindisi to Matera

Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Matera

Transport options from Brindisi to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 50m
€12($12)
twice daily139km (86 miles)
Train
2h 40m
€22($22)
every 3 hours183km (113 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€21($21)
on demand140km (87 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