How to travel from Livorno to Matera, Italy

The distance between Livorno and Matera is around 680km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Livorno to Matera by plane, taxi, train, 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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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gioia del Colle.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance816km (507 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Livorno and Matera

There are several options for getting from Livorno to Matera by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Livorno and Matera is around 680km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Livorno and Matera by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Livorno to Matera is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Livorno and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Livorno and Matera. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Livorno to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Bari Centrale. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Livorno and Matera. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 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 Livorno and Matera. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Livorno to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gioia del Colle. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Livorno and Matera. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Livorno to Matera. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Matera. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Livorno and Matera. The distance is around 816km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Livorno to Matera is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Livorno and Matera

Transport options from Livorno to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
2h 30m
€160($160)
every 30 mins680km (422 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and taxi4h 35m
€180($180)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5hrs
€205($205)
5 times a day993km (617 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€69($69)
5 times a day865km (538 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 20m
€73($73)
twice a week948km (589 miles)
Bus via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station14h 30m
€90($90)
6 times a week1,008km (626 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand816km (507 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