The distance between Cosenza and Matera is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cosenza to Matera by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Cosenza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Scanzano Jonico and then to Matera.
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Take the train to Metaponto then take the bus to Matera.
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There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Matera by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Cosenza and Matera is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cosenza and Matera by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Matera is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cosenza and Matera. We recommend that you drive to Matera. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cosenza and Matera. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Scanzano Jonico. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sita Sud, Pugliairbus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Cosenza and Matera. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cosenza to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Metaponto then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cosenza and Matera. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Matera is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €20($20) | every 20 mins | 229km (142 miles) |
Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station | 3h 45m | €23($23) | 5 times a week | 207km (128 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 50m | €17($17) | every 20 mins | 190km (118 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €31($31) | on demand | 201km (125 miles) |
Sita Sud
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Pugliairbus
Inter Saj
The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.