How to travel from Matera to Cinque Terre, Italy
The distance between Matera and Cinque Terre is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Matera to Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre → Matera if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bari Centrale then Roma Termini and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Cinque Terre
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matera to Cinque Terre by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 4h 5m.
The distance between Matera and Cinque Terre is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Matera and Cinque Terre by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Matera to Cinque Terre is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale, Roma Termini and La Spezia Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Cinque Terre. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Cinque Terre is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) 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 Cinque Terre. The distance is around 872km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Cinque Terre is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Cinque Terre
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 55m | €90($90) | every 3 hours | 982km (610 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 5m | €66($66) | every 20 mins | 748km (465 miles) |
| Bus to Bari, plane and train | 5h 20m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 867km (539 miles) |
| Bus to Bari, plane and train | 5h 40m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 911km (566 miles) |
| Bus to Bari, plane and train | 6h 15m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Bus to Bari, plane and train | 6h 35m | €81($81) | every 20 mins | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €88($88) | 4 times a day | 969km (602 miles) |
| Train via Bari Centrale | 10h 30m | €90($90) | once a week | 972km (604 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €130($130) | on demand | 872km (542 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matera and Cinque Terre
Bus companies
Pugliairbus
Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.
Sellitto
Train operators
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Airlines
Ego Airways
Airports near Cinque Terre
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre