The distance between Matera and Parma is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Matera to Parma 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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Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Milan Parma (PMF).
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Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Parma.
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Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee and then to Parma.
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There are several options for getting from Matera to Parma by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Matera and Parma is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (428 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Matera and Parma by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Matera to Parma is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Parma. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Parma. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Parma. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Grassani S.r.l. and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Matera and Parma. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Parma. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Milan Parma (PMF). instead which will take 2h 60m.
The closest major airport to Parma is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Parma. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Matera and Parma. The distance is around 807km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Parma is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 60m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 739km (459 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 30m | €89($89) | every 20 mins | 747km (464 miles) |
Bus to Bari, plane and train | 4h 35m | €87($87) | every 20 mins | 952km (592 miles) |
Bus to Bari, plane and train | 4h 55m | €77($77) | every 20 mins | 999km (621 miles) |
Bus to Bari, plane and train | 5hrs | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 920km (572 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | €76($76) | 5 times a day | 807km (501 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €63($63) | twice daily | 835km (519 miles) |
Bus via Potenza, Terminal Bus | 12h 35m | €59($59) | 6 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €120($120) | on demand | 807km (501 miles) |
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