How to travel from Matera to Bra, Italy

The distance between Matera and Bra is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Cuneo (CUF).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale then Torino Porta Susa and then to Bra.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Turin then take the train to Bra.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bra.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,030km (640 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Bra

There are several options for getting from Matera to Bra by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Matera and Bra is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (524 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Matera and Bra by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Bra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Bra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Bra. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Bra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Matera and Bra. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matera and Bra. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Cuneo (CUF). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Bra. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Bra. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bra is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Bra. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Bra. The distance is around 1,030km (640 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Bra is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Bra

Transport options from Matera to Bra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€76($76)
once daily933km (580 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€78($78)
every 20 mins998km (620 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10h 50m
€100($100)
once daily1,119km (695 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale12h 20m
€90($90)
once daily1,306km (812 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale13h 30m
€120($120)
once daily1,090km (677 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 20m
€65($65)
6 times a week1,110km (690 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€155($155)
on demand1,030km (640 miles)

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Airports near Bra

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

TRN
Turin Airport (TRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Bra
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Bra
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Bra