The cheapest and fastest buses from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari Palese Airport 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 Palese Airport 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 8 buses that leave Bari Palese Airport for Matera Centrale on Sun, Nov 16, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 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.

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Compare bus and train for Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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€3 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale buses for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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72R | 11:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 12:45 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 16 | |||||
02 - 21R | 8:15 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 9:30 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
73R | 10:30 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 11:45 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
81R | 12:40 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 1:55 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
02 - 22R | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
74R | 5:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 6:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Buses from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. 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 19:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 19:30 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Aeroporti, Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Miccolis, Itabus, Autolinee Smaldone from Bari Palese Airport to Matera CentraleYou can travel by bus between Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale with Aeroporti, Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Miccolis, Itabus, Autolinee Smaldone for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bari Palese Airport to Matera Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari Palese Airport 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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Miccolis
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Miccolis
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Bari Palese Airport (BRI) to Matera Centrale, follow these tips:
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- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Miccolis
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Miccolis
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- 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.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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