The cheapest and fastest buses from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 7 buses that leave Bari Aeroporto for Matera Centrale on Mon, Jun 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
74R5:00 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła6:15 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
81R1:40 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła2:55 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
72R11:45 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła1:00 AMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
71R6:50 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła8:05 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
73R11:30 AM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła12:45 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
74R5:00 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła6:15 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
02 - 22R3:00 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła4:15 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$71One-way0 transfers
81R1:40 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła2:55 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
72R11:45 PM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła1:00 AMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$41One-way0 transfers
02 - 21R9:15 AM1h15Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła10:30 AMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 48m Average total duration 18h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale:
A bus is $200 (€163) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale costing on average $205 (€168).
Other travel options to Matera Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 18m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Infobus, Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Cotrap.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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74R | 5:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 6:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
71R | 6:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 8:05 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
72R | 11:45 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 1:00 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
02 - 21R | 9:15 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 10:30 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
73R | 11:30 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 12:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
81R | 1:40 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 2:55 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
02 - 22R | 3:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale
Buses from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 9:30 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Aeroporti, Infobus, Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar from Bari Aeroporto to Matera CentraleYou can travel by bus between Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale with Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Aeroporti, Infobus, Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Aeroporti
Cotrap
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BlaBlaCar
FAQs: Bus from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matera Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Aeroporti
- Model 1 airport fleet models include side or rear manual ramps and powered lifts for easy wheelchair access.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Cotrap
- COTRAP guarantees the transport of people with disabilities or reduced mobility without any additional charge and strives to ensure accessibility and information.
- Aeroporti
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to travel for a refund, often with an administration fee, or a voucher may be offered.
- Cotrap
- A ticket purchased online is only valid for the booked date, time, and route, and if not used, it cannot be reused or refunded.
- Sitabasilicata
- Tickets can be cancelled and a full refund may be available if cancelled up to 15 minutes before departure.
- Aeroporti
- Airport buses are usually equipped with larger luggage space.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Sitabasilicata
- One handbag (42x30x18 cm) and one hold luggage (80x50x30 cm) up to 20 kg are included for free.
- Aeroporti
- Additional luggage can be purchased, and a surcharge may apply for oversized or extra items.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Sitabasilicata
- Additional hold luggage (80x50x30 cm, max 20 kg) and special luggage (max 240 cm total dimensions, max 30 kg) can be added for a fee.
- Aeroporti
- Small dogs up to 40 cm can travel for free in a basket or transport bag, larger dogs require a child ticket and must be on a leash and wear a muzzle.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Miccolis
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale
Most Bari Aeroporto to Matera Centrale buses use the Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła to Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) station pair, with some services arriving at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Use this guide to compare Bari Aeroporto and Matera Centrale bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła from Bari city centre
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła bus station facilities and services
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) from Bari city centre
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) bus station facilities and services
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Ramps.
Getting to Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (Porto) from Bari city centre
Getting to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo from Matera city centre
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo is 1 km from Matera city centre. Public transport options include:
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo bus station facilities and services
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km), Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km), Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Elevators, ramps.

