How to travel from Trento to Matera, Italy

The distance between Trento and Matera is around 838km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Trento 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Matera.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance936km (582 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trento and Matera

There are several options for getting from Trento to Matera by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13h 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 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Trento and Matera is around 838km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Trento and Matera by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trento to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Trento and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trento and Matera. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trento to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Trento and Matera. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 50m, 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 Trento and Matera. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trento to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

FlixBus, Curcio Viaggi and Itabus run regular bus services between Trento and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trento to Matera. We recommend that you take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Trento and Matera. The distance is around 936km (582 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trento to Matera is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trento and Matera

Transport options from Trento to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 10m
€71($71)
every 20 mins838km (521 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 40m
€100($100)
every 20 mins862km (535 miles)
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and bus5h 10m
€95($95)
every 20 mins880km (547 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 40m
€70($70)
every 20 mins1,033km (642 miles)
Train
10h 50m
€100($100)
5 times a day1,107km (688 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 15m
€63($63)
once daily1,006km (625 miles)
Bus via Eboli16h 25m
€89($89)
6 times a week1,076km (668 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€140($140)
on demand936km (582 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