How to travel from Milan to Matera, Italy

The distance between Milan and Matera is around 844km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Milan to Matera by plane, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance922km (573 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Matera

There are several options for getting from Milan to Matera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Milan and Matera is around 844km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 804km (500 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Milan and Matera by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Matera. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

Trenitalia, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and ItaloTreno run train services between Milan and Matera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 60m, 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 Milan and Matera. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in p.le san donato m3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Matera. Buses run twice daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Matera. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Matera is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Matera. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Milan and Matera. The distance is around 922km (573 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Matera

Transport options from Milan to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3hrs
€75($75)
every 20 mins844km (524 miles)
Fly to Bari (BRI), Bus3h 20m
€60($60)
every 20 mins875km (543 miles)
Fly to Bari (BRI), Bus3h 25m
€60($60)
every 20 mins933km (580 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€79($79)
every 3 hours1,076km (669 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 60m
€86($86)
once daily930km (578 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale9h 5m
€86($86)
every 4 hours930km (578 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€55($55)
twice daily978km (608 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€140($140)
on demand922km (573 miles)

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Airports near Matera

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Matera
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Matera
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Matera