How to travel from Udine to Matera, Italy

The distance between Udine and Matera is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Udine to Matera by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Matera.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance974km (605 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udine and Matera

There are several options for getting from Udine to Matera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between Udine and Matera is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Udine and Matera by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Udine to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Udine and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Udine and Matera. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Udine to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Bari Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Trenitalia, Railjet, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane run train services between Udine and Matera. Trains depart twice daily 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 Udine and Matera. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Udine 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 14h 40m.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Curcio Viaggi and Itabus run regular bus services between Udine and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udine to Matera. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 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 Udine and Matera. The distance is around 974km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udine to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Udine and Matera

Transport options from Udine to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 10m
€89($89)
every 20 mins690km (429 miles)
Train to Venezia Mestre, plane and bus6hrs
€105($105)
every 20 mins934km (580 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 5m
€84($84)
every 20 mins984km (611 miles)
Train
10h 50m
€95($95)
twice daily994km (618 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 40m
€65($65)
once daily1,049km (652 miles)
Bus via Eboli15h 40m
€90($90)
twice daily1,116km (694 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€145($145)
on demand974km (605 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