- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
The city’s leading museum preserves archaeology from prehistoric to classical times, giving essential context before exploring the Sassi.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Matera will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 10 buses that leave Bologna for Matera on Tue, Aug 25, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 605 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 12 h 30 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $131 Average price |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Matera:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Matera costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Matera costing on average $131 (€105).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:54PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Matera buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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203 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h05 | 9:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h00 | 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h55 | 11:10 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
131 | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h20 | 7:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
2213 | 11:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h25 | 8:30 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
047 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h05 | 8:45 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h11 | 5:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h30 | 5:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h40 | 11:40 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Bologna to Matera run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:54 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.
The city’s leading museum preserves archaeology from prehistoric to classical times, giving essential context before exploring the Sassi.
Contemporary sculpture museum inside Palazzo Pomarici, showcasing works by Italian artist Pietro Consagra in a striking historic setting.
Historic cave dwelling furnished to show daily family life in the Sassi before the 1950s relocation, simple and very evocative.
Matera’s most iconic ancient quarter, a dense landscape of caves, lanes, and stone houses that defines the city’s UNESCO fame.
Historic district of cave homes and churches with dramatic urban layers, excellent walking routes, and classic postcard views.
Main central square and transport hub above the Sassi, ideal for orienting yourself and accessing the underground cistern area.
Oven-baked sheep's milk cheese from Matera's Murgia area. Its intense flavor reflects local pastoral tradition and it is a classic table cheese in Basilicata.
Rustic semolina bread with a dark crust and long shelf life. It is one of Matera's signature foods and a symbol of the city's baking heritage.
Fresh handmade pasta with breadcrumbs, peppers, or tomato-based sauces. It is a staple of Basilicata home cooking and often served on Sundays and feast days.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in the Sassi, focused on Basilicata ingredients with creative tasting menus in an elegant cave setting.
Established restaurant in the Sassi with polished regional cuisine, strong wine selection, and panoramic ambiance suited to a leisurely dinner.
Historic cave restaurant serving traditional Lucanian dishes, local wines, and regional specialties in one of Matera's most atmospheric dining rooms.
Moderate for Italy: dining is fair, cave hotels can be pricey, and local transit is limited, so walking or taxis may add costs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes and taxis; leave 5-10% at restaurants only for very good service.
Official public transport app
Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo -> Matera Centrale, Matera
Travelers who would like to travel from Savona to Genoa can do so conveniently by trains which serve this route. The journey between Savona and Genoa takes about 56 min to cover the 23 miles (37 km). You will not worry about missing a train as the train frequency on this route is 25 trains every day with 25 trains providing direct connections from Savona to Genoa.
For travelers using this route to their destination, the train frequency is 25 trains every day, and for those who would like to travel directly to Genoa, the route offers 25 direct trains to the destination. If you are an early traveler, the first train leaving the train station at Savona leaves at around 5:33 AM. If you are held up during the better part of the day, you can take the last train, which leaves the station at 7:06 PM.
If you are traveling from Savona to Genoa, the distance between the two cities is 23 miles (37 km). This journey takes about 56 min on average and may vary based on whether you are traveling on a weekday or a holiday. The trains also have different speeds, with some having changes along the journey between the two cities, affecting the overall arrival times.


Departure train station: The departure station for travelers leaving for Genoa from Savona is the Savona train station. It is the most popular departure station and is located about 0.3 miles (534 m) from the Savona city center. You can choose to walk to the station from the city center or take a public bus or taxi. Some of the facilities available at the station include a shopping mall, a ticket office, ATMs, and restrooms.
Arrival train station: The arrival station at Genoa is Genoa Piazza Principe which is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center. To get to the station, the travelers can either board buses to the train terminals or walk the distance. Some of the facilities available at this arrival station include ticket counters, storage for traveler’s luggage, restrooms, restaurants, and shops.
If you are traveling from Savona to Genoa, the train companies that will offer you the best services for comfortable travel are Regionale and Regionale Veloce. The Regionale trains serve all the major towns between Savona and Genoa, making stops at all the train stations along this route. These trains may not be fast enough, but they are convenient for travelers moving between cities on a budget. The Regionale Veloce trains are faster than the Regionale trains and tend to make fewer stops as it heads to the destination. These trains are known to serve only the main lines.
Night trains are some of the most celebrated trains along the routes they serve. These trains offer comfort during travel and provide beds to sleep in for the passengers as they head to their destination. The trains help the travelers avoid costs that would otherwise be associated with hotel bookings. The trains are much slower in comparison to the high speed speeds. Trenitalia has night trains in its flight known as the Intercity Night trains which you can board to the destination.
Travelers between these two cities can board the Regionale Veloce trains, which are much faster than the Regionale trains. The train has both first class and second class levels of travel, allowing the travelers to choose what is most convenient. The Regionale Veloce trains are regarded as semi_fast trains as they use the major lines and make fewer stops compared to Regionale trains.
Regionale trains are by far the slowest trains among Trenitalia’s trains, with speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). The trains make stops at every station on their route, increasing the overall time it takes to get to the destination. Apart from being old and slow, the changes and stops they make tend to slow them down further. They do not offer direct connections to Genoa; hence, they are not suitable for a traveler in a hurry.
Traveling by train is a sustainable mode of travel compared to the other travel options. The trains offer flexible travel options, allowing travelers to choose between first and second_class levels of travel based on affordability. Different train companies such as Trenitalia have employed mechanisms to provide an eco_friendly journey. These trains save energy consumption by about 30% while reducing carbon emission rates. They also offer a quiet and more relaxed travel mode, reducing noise pollution.
Regionale Veloce trains have first and second_class travel levels available on all its trains. These trains allow you to travel with your small pets as long as they are in carriers measuring 70x30x50 cm. If you are traveling with larger dogs, it is required that you put them on a leash and muzzle them. The train takes care of travelers with a disability, injury, pregnancy, or those who are aged by providing low_entry floors, luggage handling service, and on and off_boarding services. Travelers commuting with their bike need to disassemble or fold it in a pack in a way that does not affect other travelers. Trains offered by Regionale have both first and second_class levels of travel. You will have to buy a second_class ticket if you travel with your dog on a weekday between 7 and 9 AM. The dog should either sit on the aisle or travel in the train's last carriage. Smaller pets are allowed as long as they are in carriers of 70x30x5 cm. If you are traveling with your bike, ensure that you fold or disassemble it so that it does not inconvenience any other traveler. The train also offers services for those travelers who are disabled, injured, aged, or pregnant to ensure their luggage is correctly handled and that the on_boarding and off_boarding are safe.
Traveling at a reduced cost is a relief for most travelers, especially those keen to have economic travel. There are several ways you can obtain cheap train tickets for your journey from Savona to Genoa. The first way to do this is to book in advance by a month or two through the Omio website as ticket prices tend to be cheaper during this time than when the travel dates are near. You can also choose to be flexible with the travel dates to avoid peat time travels as they tend to be more expensive than other days and hours. Lastly, choose trains with connections and slower journeys as these trains tend to be cheaper than the high speed and direct trains.


Genoa is a city in Italy that boasts of rich culture and a busy seaport. The city has museums, shops and some of the best local foods. Genoa has some of the most beautiful landscapes and attractions in Italy, which is why you should pay a visit to this city. If you are planning a getaway or in need of a location for a vacation, Genoa will not disappoint. Here are things you can do in Genoa and places you can visit.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Matera 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Matera buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo station pair, with some services arriving at Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Matera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo is 1 km from Matera city centre. Public transport options include:
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km), Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km), Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
Available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Elevators, ramps.
Matera has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Matera. ATMs are available at Matera.
Ticket office support is available at Matera.
Available at Matera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera: Wheelchair accessible routes are available.
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