- Must visit
Palazzo Lanfranchi - Museo Nazionale d'Arte Medievale e Moderna della Basilicata
Major regional art museum in a former seminary, known for works by Carlo Levi and collections covering Basilicata's medieval and modern art.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Altamura to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altamura to Matera will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 9 buses that leave Altamura for Matera on Fri, Jun 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 18 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBus
321
331
1115
1115
FlixBus
FlixBus
325*
131Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Altamura to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $2.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price | $2 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Altamura to Matera:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altamura to Matera costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (19m by bus vs 24m by car) and save roughly $0.32 (€0.26) compared to fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $4 (€4)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, Sita Sud S.r.l., Cotrap.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:41AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:41AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:46PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:46PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:46PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:46PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Altamura to Matera buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
327 | 11:25 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h20 | 11:45 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:41 AM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h19 | 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 | 7:00 AM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h20 | 7:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
331 | 1:30 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h20 | 1:50 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:46 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h19 | 5:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
321 | 6:25 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h20 | 6:45 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
1115 | 8:46 PM Altamura, Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe | 0h19 | 9:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
203 | 9:15 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h20 | 9:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
325* | 9:20 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0h20 | 9:40 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Altamura to Matera run on average 10 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average bus duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 19m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Matera — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Matera trip today.
Major regional art museum in a former seminary, known for works by Carlo Levi and collections covering Basilicata's medieval and modern art.
Multimedia house museum run by FAI that gives an excellent introduction to Matera's history before exploring the Sassi on foot.
Contemporary sculpture museum set in cave spaces of Palazzo Pomarici, creating a distinctive contrast between modern art and the ancient Sassi.
The more dramatic of the two main Sassi districts, known for cave dwellings, iconic church views, and strong cinematic appeal.
Lively Sassi district with restored cave buildings, churches, and walking lanes that balance heritage with active tourism.
Scenic square at the edge of Sasso Caveoso, with one of the classic postcard views of rock houses and the Gravina.
Traditional sourdough bread made with local durum wheat semolina, famous for its large horned shape, thick crust, and long shelf life.
A rustic bread salad from Matera made with stale Pane Di Matera, tomatoes, onion, and olive oil; often served fresh in summer.
A hearty Materan soup of mixed legumes and grains, historically shared at communal summer gatherings and tied closely to local peasant traditions.
Established Matera restaurant in the Sassi area, known for refined Lucanian cuisine, local ingredients, and a romantic cave-like setting.
Popular Sassi restaurant with atmospheric cave dining, offering classic Materan and Basilicata dishes with a slightly upscale approach.
Well-known traditional osteria in Matera serving regional dishes, house specialties, and local wines in a cozy stone interior.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cave-area stays cost more, but casual dining and coffee are reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is enough; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis: round up, not mandatory.
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