How to travel from Matera to Ravenna, Italy

The distance between Matera and Ravenna is around 656km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Matera to Ravenna by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale then Pesaro and then to Ravenna.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee and then to Ravenna Piazza Aldo Moro.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Ravenna.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance657km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Ravenna

There are several options for getting from Matera to Ravenna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Matera and Ravenna is around 656km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (343 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Matera and Ravenna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Ravenna is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Ravenna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Ravenna. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale and Pesaro. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Ravenna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Ravenna. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Matera and Ravenna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 35m.

Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Matera and Ravenna. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 35m 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 Ravenna. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ravenna is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Ravenna. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Ravenna. The distance is around 657km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Ravenna is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Ravenna

Transport options from Matera to Ravenna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours988km (614 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
€88($88)
every 20 mins756km (470 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train5hrs
€95($95)
every 20 mins961km (597 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train5h 20m
€84($84)
every 20 mins953km (592 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train5h 25m
€105($105)
every 20 mins929km (577 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€63($63)
once daily656km (407 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
€95($95)
twice a week861km (535 miles)
Bus to Ravenna Piazza Aldo Moro10h 35m
€65($65)
once daily684km (425 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€100($100)
on demand657km (409 miles)

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Airports near Ravenna

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

FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Ravenna
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Ravenna
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Ravenna