How to travel from San Gimignano to Matera, Italy
The distance between San Gimignano and Matera is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Matera by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → San Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Salerno and then to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Matera by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between San Gimignano and Matera is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from San Gimignano and Matera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Matera. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi and Salerno. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Matera. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4h 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 San Gimignano and Matera. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Matera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 55m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 992km (616 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 6h 30m | €125($125) | every 3 hours | 1,058km (658 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus | 4h 20m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 758km (471 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus | 4h 45m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 768km (478 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus | 5h 50m | €82($82) | every 20 mins | 816km (507 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €55($55) | 3 times a week | 716km (445 miles) |
| Bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h 55m | €82($82) | twice daily | 847km (526 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €105($105) | on demand | 692km (430 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Gimignano and Matera
Airlines
Transavia Holland
Bus companies
Curcio Viaggi
Autolinee Liscio
Marozzi VT
Marino Autolinee
Pugliairbus
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