How to travel from Matera to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Matera and Ancona is around 503km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Matera to Ancona by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnconaMatera if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Ancona (AOI).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €600($600)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Ancona.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee and then to Ancona.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance503km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Matera to Ancona by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €600 ($600).

The distance between Matera and Ancona is around 503km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Matera and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Ancona is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €600 ($600).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Ancona. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Ancona. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Matera and Ancona. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Miccolis Spa and FlixBus run regular bus services between Matera and Ancona. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Ancona. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Ancona. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Ancona is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ancona. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Matera and Ancona. The distance is around 503km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Ancona

Transport options from Matera to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€600($600)
every 2 hours1,511km (939 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4hrs
€180($180)
hourly856km (532 miles)
Taxi to Bari (BRI), plane and train5h 35m
€220($220)
twice a week1,064km (661 miles)
Taxi to Bari (BRI), plane and train6h 25m
€160($160)
5 times a day755km (469 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€45($45)
every 3 hours516km (321 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€42($42)
twice daily542km (337 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand503km (312 miles)

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Airports near Ancona

The following major airports near Ancona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ancona
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Ancona
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ancona