How to travel from Ravenna to Matera, Italy
The distance between Ravenna and Matera is around 656km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ravenna to Matera by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Ravenna if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Pisa Airport then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Pesaro then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Ancona and then to Matera.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ravenna and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ravenna to Matera by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Ravenna and Matera is around 656km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (343 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Ravenna and Matera by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ravenna to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Ravenna and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ravenna and Matera. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ravenna to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pesaro and Bari Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Trenitalia and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Ravenna and Matera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Ravenna and Matera. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ravenna to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ancona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Ravenna and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ravenna to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Ravenna and Matera. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ravenna to Matera is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ravenna and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 5m | €84($84) | 6 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | €115($115) | 4 times a day | 986km (613 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus | 4h 55m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 960km (597 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus | 5h 25m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 929km (577 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €60($60) | once daily | 656km (407 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | €50($50) | once daily | 732km (455 miles) |
| Bus via Pesaro Piazza Stefanini | 10h 35m | €75($75) | once a week | 663km (412 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €100($100) | on demand | 656km (408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ravenna and Matera
Train operators
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Pugliairbus
People Mover
Airports near Matera
The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Matera
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Matera
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Matera