How to travel from Matera to Milan, Italy

The distance between Matera and Milan is around 844km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Matera to Milan 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 Milan Linate (LIN).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Milano P.Garibaldi.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance923km (573 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Milan

There are several options for getting from Matera to Milan by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Matera and Milan is around 844km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 804km (500 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Matera and Milan by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Milan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Milan. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Matera and Milan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Milan. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Matera and Milan. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m 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 Milan. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Milan Linate (LIN). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Milan. The distance is around 923km (573 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Milan is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Milan

Transport options from Matera to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€75($75)
every 20 mins844km (525 miles)
Bus to Bari, Fly3h 30m
€60($60)
every 20 mins933km (580 miles)
Bus to Bari, Fly3h 35m
€60($60)
every 20 mins875km (544 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9hrs
€86($86)
once daily930km (578 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale9h 10m
€86($86)
every 4 hours930km (578 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale10h 15m
€81($81)
once daily1,115km (693 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€55($55)
twice daily972km (604 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€140($140)
on demand923km (573 miles)

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Airports near Milan

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

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan