How to travel from Cinque Terre to Matera, Italy
The distance between Cinque Terre and Matera is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Matera by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Roma Termini then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Matera by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between Cinque Terre and Matera is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Cinque Terre and Matera by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Matera. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Roma Termini and Bari Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Cinque Terre and Matera. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Cinque Terre and Matera. The distance is around 870km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Matera is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 55m | €90($90) | every 3 hours | 980km (609 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | €66($66) | every 20 mins | 746km (464 miles) |
| Train to Parma, plane and bus | 5h 10m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus | 5h 45m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 6h 15m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 6h 25m | €81($81) | every 20 mins | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €88($88) | 4 times a day | 959km (596 miles) |
| Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 10h 50m | €76($76) | once a week | 972km (604 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €130($130) | on demand | 870km (541 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cinque Terre and Matera
Bus companies
Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.
Marino Autolinee
Pugliairbus
Train operators
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Airlines
Ego Airways
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