How to travel from Sanremo to Matera, Italy

The distance between Sanremo and Matera is around 928km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sanremo to Matera by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Bari Centrale and then to Matera Centrale Station.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Matera.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,129km (702 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Matera

There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Matera by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Sanremo and Matera is around 928km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 807km (501 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Sanremo and Matera by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Matera is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Matera. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Bari Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Thello, Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Railways run train services between Sanremo and Matera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 20m, 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 Sanremo and Matera. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Sanremo and Matera. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) 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 Sanremo and Matera. The distance is around 1,129km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Matera

Transport options from Sanremo to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
€180($180)
6 times a week973km (604 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
€110($110)
every 20 mins928km (576 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus6h 55m
€82($82)
once daily949km (589 miles)
Train to Savona, plane and bus7h 5m
€95($95)
every 20 mins1,181km (734 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 20m
€100($100)
once daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe13h 35m
€125($125)
every 4 hours1,363km (847 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
€77($77)
6 times a week1,308km (813 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€170($170)
on demand1,129km (702 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