How to travel from Matera to Trento, Italy

The distance between Matera and Trento is around 838km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Matera to Trento 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, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale then Bologna Centrale and then to Trento.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Trento.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Trento.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance934km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Trento

There are several options for getting from Matera to Trento by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13h 30m. 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Matera and Trento is around 838km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Matera and Trento by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Trento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Trento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Trento. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ItaloTreno run train services between Matera and Trento. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Trento. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Matera and Trento. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m 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 Trento. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) 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 Trento. The distance is around 934km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Trento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Trento

Transport options from Matera to Trento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 50m
€82($82)
every 20 mins838km (520 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train4h 50m
€110($110)
every 20 mins862km (536 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train5hrs
€100($100)
every 20 mins879km (546 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train5h 10m
€81($81)
every 20 mins1,034km (642 miles)
Train
9h 40m
€100($100)
every 20 mins922km (573 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€63($63)
once daily996km (619 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€140($140)
on demand934km (580 miles)

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Airports near Trento

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Trento
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Trento
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Trento