How to travel from Pisa to Matera, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Policoro Central Bus Station and then to Matera.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and Matera

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and Matera

Transport options from Pisa to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
€55($55)
every 20 mins660km (410 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€79($79)
every 3 hours894km (556 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€69($69)
twice daily888km (552 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 35m
€81($81)
twice a week911km (566 miles)
Bus via Siena13h 55m
€89($89)
3 times a week984km (611 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€120($120)
on demand803km (499 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