How to travel from Imperia to Matera, Italy

The distance between Imperia and Matera is around 903km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Imperia to Matera by train, plane, taxi, 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, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,100km (684 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imperia and Matera

There are several options for getting from Imperia to Matera by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Imperia and Matera is around 903km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Imperia and Matera by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imperia to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Imperia and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imperia and Matera. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imperia to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Imperia and Matera. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 50m, 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 Imperia and Matera. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imperia to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Imperia and Matera. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imperia to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera. instead which will take 4h 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 Imperia and Matera. The distance is around 1,100km (684 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imperia to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imperia and Matera

Transport options from Imperia to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi + 4 similar
4h 10m
€195($195)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and taxi6hrs
€180($180)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Train to Pavia, plane and taxi6h 15m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,080km (671 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and taxi6h 45m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,174km (730 miles)
Train to Savona, plane and taxi6h 50m
€195($195)
every 3 hours1,157km (719 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 50m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,174km (729 miles)
Train via Roma Termini13h 15m
€90($90)
once daily1,148km (713 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
€100($100)
6 times a week1,272km (790 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€200($200)
on demand1,100km (684 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