How to travel from Matera to Perugia, Italy

The distance between Matera and Perugia is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

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

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee then Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and then to Perugia.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale then Ancona and then to Foligno.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Perugia.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Perugia

There are several options for getting from Matera to Perugia by bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Matera and Perugia is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Matera and Perugia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Perugia is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Perugia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Perugia. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale, Ancona and Foligno. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Perugia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Perugia. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee, Bari Central Train Station and Rome Tiburtina Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Miccolis Spa, Inter Saj, FlixBus, Sulga Autolinee, Autolinee Liscio, Autolinee Federico and Auto Linee Moretti run regular bus services between Matera and Perugia. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 10m 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 Perugia. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Perugia. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Perugia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Perugia

Transport options from Matera to Perugia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
€155($155)
every 2 hours667km (414 miles)
Taxi to Bari (BRI), plane and train5hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours894km (556 miles)
Taxi to Bari (BRI), plane and train5h 45m
€180($180)
every 4 hours889km (552 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
€68($68)
once a week735km (457 miles)
Bus via Venosa8h 40m
€95($95)
twice a week611km (380 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€59($59)
every 4 hours684km (425 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€110($110)
on demand597km (371 miles)

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Airports near Perugia

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Perugia
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Perugia
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Perugia