How to travel from Matera to Assisi, Italy

The distance between Matera and Assisi is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Matera to Assisi by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Assisi.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Drive

Drive to Assisi.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance577km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Assisi

There are several options for getting from Matera to Assisi by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Matera and Assisi is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Matera and Assisi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Assisi is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Assisi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Matera and Assisi. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matera and Assisi. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Assisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Matera and Assisi. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m 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 Assisi. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Assisi is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Assisi. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Assisi. The distance is around 577km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Assisi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Assisi

Transport options from Matera to Assisi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 15m
€62($62)
twice daily655km (407 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train6hrs
€83($83)
6 times a week923km (574 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train6h 15m
€110($110)
twice daily936km (582 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
€43($43)
twice daily633km (393 miles)
Bus via Foggia Bus Station10h 50m
€83($83)
once daily722km (448 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€87($87)
on demand577km (359 miles)

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Airports near Assisi

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Assisi
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Assisi
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Assisi