How to travel from Taranto to Matera, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Matera is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taranto to Matera by bus, train, taxi 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

Take the bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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train
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Matera.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Taxi Taranto

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance71km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Matera

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Matera by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Taranto and Matera is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Taranto and Matera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Matera is to take the bus which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Matera. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taranto to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Trenitalia and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Taranto and Matera. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Taranto and Matera. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taranto and Matera with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1hr.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Taranto and Matera. Buses run hourly and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Taranto and Matera. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Matera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Taranto to Matera

Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Matera

Transport options from Taranto to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1hr
€17($17)
hourly75km (47 miles)
Train
3h 10m
€14($14)
hourly188km (117 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
€130($130)
on demand71km (44 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
€13($13)
on demand71km (44 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