The distance between Pisa and Matera is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Pisa 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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Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.
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Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.
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Take the bus to Policoro Central Bus Station and then to Matera.
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There are several options for getting from Pisa to Matera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Pisa and Matera is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Pisa and Matera by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pisa to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pisa and Matera. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pisa to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Bari Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Pisa and Matera. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Pisa and Matera. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Policoro Central Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.
Inter Saj, Sita Sud, Pugliairbus, Curcio Viaggi, Dimaio and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Pisa and Matera. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Matera. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pisa and Matera. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 660km (410 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | €79($79) | every 3 hours | 894km (556 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | €69($69) | twice daily | 888km (552 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 35m | €81($81) | twice a week | 911km (566 miles) |
Bus via Siena | 13h 55m | €89($89) | 3 times a week | 984km (611 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €120($120) | on demand | 803km (499 miles) |
Pugliairbus
Inter Saj
Sita Sud
Curcio Viaggi
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.