How to travel from Mantua to Matera, Italy
The distance between Mantua and Matera is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Mantua to Matera by train, plane, 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 → Mantua if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Milan Parma (PMF) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Matera.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mantua and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mantua to Matera by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).
The distance between Mantua and Matera is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (427 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Mantua and Matera by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mantua to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Mantua and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mantua and Matera. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mantua to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Mantua and Matera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10hrs, 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 Mantua and Matera. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mantua to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Mantua and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mantua to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Mantua and Matera. The distance is around 821km (510 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mantua to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mantua and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 10m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 812km (504 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €66($66) | every 20 mins | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus | 3h 45m | €89($89) | once daily | 754km (469 miles) |
| Train to Venezia Mestre, plane and bus | 4h 40m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train to Milano Rogoredo, plane and bus | 4h 60m | €89($89) | every 20 mins | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 5h 20m | €73($73) | every 20 mins | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Train | 10hrs | €90($90) | once daily | 1,000km (621 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 50m | €45($45) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
| Bus via Caserta Piazza Carlo Terzo | 13h 50m | €85($85) | twice daily | 984km (612 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | €125($125) | on demand | 821km (510 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mantua and Matera
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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