How to travel from Ravello to Matera, Italy

The distance between Ravello and Matera is around 215km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ravello to Matera by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MateraRavello if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl..

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno and then to Matera.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
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1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ravello and Matera

There are several options for getting from Ravello to Matera by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Ravello and Matera is around 215km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Ravello and Matera by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ravello to Matera is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Ravello and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ravello and Matera. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ravello to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and Ferrandina. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ravello and Matera. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Ravello and Matera. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ravello to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Sita Sud, ItaloTreno and Itabus run regular bus services between Ravello and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ravello to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Ravello and Matera. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ravello to Matera is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Ravello to Matera

Compare travel optionsbetween Ravello and Matera

Transport options from Ravello to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€70($70)
6 times a week244km (152 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
€3($3)
once daily227km (141 miles)
Bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo4h 35m
€3($3)
once daily215km (133 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€33($33)
on demand219km (136 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