How to travel from Vibo Valentia to Matera, Italy

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Matera is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vibo Valentia to Matera by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MateraVibo Valentia if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto and then to Matera.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Castiglione Cosentin and then to Metaponto then take the bus to Matera.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Matera.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vibo Valentia and Matera

There are several options for getting from Vibo Valentia to Matera by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Matera is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Vibo Valentia and Matera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Matera is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Vibo Valentia and Matera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vibo Valentia and Matera. We recommend that you drive to Matera. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vibo Valentia and Matera. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vibo Valentia to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus, ItaloTreno, Ferrovie Della Calabria, Inter Saj, Sita Sud, Pugliairbus and Itabus run regular bus services between Vibo Valentia and Matera. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vibo Valentia to Matera. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto and then to Matera. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Vibo Valentia and Matera. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Matera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Vibo Valentia to Matera

Compare travel optionsbetween Vibo Valentia and Matera

Transport options from Vibo Valentia to Matera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
5h 35m
€19($19)
once daily374km (232 miles)
Bus via Cosenza5h 35m
€27($27)
3 times a week308km (191 miles)
Bus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo6h 45m
€27($27)
6 times a week457km (284 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 10m
€25($25)
twice a week299km (186 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€54($54)
on demand294km (183 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