How to travel from Matera to Monopoli, Italy

The distance between Matera and Monopoli is around 79km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Matera to Monopoli by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MonopoliMatera if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Monopoli.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Taxi a Matera di Gianfranco

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Drive

Drive to Monopoli.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance79km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Monopoli

There are several options for getting from Matera to Monopoli by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Matera and Monopoli is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Matera and Monopoli by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Monopoli is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Monopoli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Monopoli. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Monopoli. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Monopoli. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Matera and Monopoli. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 45m 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee and then to Monopoli. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Monopoli is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Monopoli. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Monopoli. The distance is around 79km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Monopoli is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Monopoli

Transport options from Matera to Monopoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
€18($18)
4 times a day110km (69 miles)
Train
2h 35m
€10($10)
hourly113km (70 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
€160($160)
on demand79km (49 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€12($12)
on demand79km (49 miles)

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Airports near Monopoli

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Monopoli
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Monopoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Monopoli