- 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
$71
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Assisi to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Assisi to Matera will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 3 buses that leave Assisi for Matera on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 424 km distance in an average of 10 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 35 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Assisi to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $108 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Assisi to Matera:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Assisi to Matera costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Assisi to Matera costing on average $108 (€89).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
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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 Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for Assisi to Matera buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Assisi | 10h35 | 7:35 PM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Assisi | 10h35 | 8:35 PM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Assisi to Matera run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 263 miles (424 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 263 miles (424 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 6:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 63 days |
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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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Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, Matera -> Matera Centrale
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