The distance between Potenza and Matera is around 91km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Potenza to Matera by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Potenza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti.
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+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Potenza to Matera by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Potenza and Matera is around 91km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Potenza and Matera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Potenza to Matera is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Potenza and Matera. We recommend that you drive to Matera. instead which will take 1h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Potenza and Matera. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Potenza and Matera with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 30m.
Grassani S.r.l. run regular bus services between Potenza and Matera. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. instead which will take 1h 30m.
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 Potenza and Matera. The distance is around 91km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Matera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 30m | €9($9) | every 4 hours | 108km (67 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €17($17) | on demand | 91km (56 miles) |
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The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.