The distance between Matera and Bologna is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Matera to Bologna by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Matera if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ).
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Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the bus to Bologna.
There are several options for getting from Matera to Bologna by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Matera and Bologna is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 605km (376 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Matera and Bologna by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Matera to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Bologna. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Matera and Bologna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matera and Bologna. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Matera and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Matera and Bologna. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Bologna. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Matera and Bologna. The distance is around 709km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €74($74) | every 20 mins | 657km (408 miles) |
Bus to Bari, plane and train | 3h 45m | €79($79) | every 20 mins | 862km (536 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 830km (516 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €66($66) | every 4 hours | 717km (445 miles) |
Train via Bari Centrale | 9hrs | €66($66) | once daily | 902km (560 miles) |
Bus | 10h 25m | €45($45) | once daily | 757km (470 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €105($105) | on demand | 709km (440 miles) |
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