How to travel from Reggio di Calabria to Matera, Italy
The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Matera is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Reggio di Calabria 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 → Reggio di Calabria if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Scanzano Jonico and then to Matera.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€30($30)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Castiglione Cosentin and then to Metaponto then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€30($30)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reggio di Calabria and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Reggio di Calabria to Matera by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Matera is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Reggio di Calabria and Matera by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Reggio di Calabria and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Reggio di Calabria and Matera. We recommend that you fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reggio di Calabria and Matera. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni and Scanzano Jonico. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sita Sud, Pugliairbus and Itabus run regular bus services between Reggio di Calabria and Matera. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reggio di Calabria to Matera. We recommend that you fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 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 Reggio di Calabria and Matera. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Matera is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Reggio di Calabria and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 960km (596 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €225($225) | every 2 hours | 1,194km (742 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €30($30) | twice daily | 426km (264 miles) |
| Bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 8hrs | €26($26) | once daily | 547km (340 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €30($30) | twice a week | 382km (237 miles) |
| Train to Metaponto, Bus | 6h 50m | €34($34) | twice daily | 477km (296 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €69($69) | on demand | 382km (237 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Reggio di Calabria and Matera
Bus companies
Sita Sud
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Pugliairbus
Airlines
Train operators
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
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