- 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 on Aug 29
$20
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$22
Fastest journey on Aug 29
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
3 h 51 m
Buses on Aug 29
6
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Matera will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Lecce to Matera without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Matera:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lecce to Matera costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 2h 8m 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 Miccolis, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 4h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Matera buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 3:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 4h10 | 7:10 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 3h30 | 12:30 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 4h14 | 9:14 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:35 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 3h45 | 10:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 4h10 | 11:25 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:25 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 3h40 | 2:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lecce to Matera run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 29m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 10:15 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
Lecce is a relatively small city in the country of Italy with a population of 95,000 people. Matera is a town in Italy with a population of only 60,000 people. Lecce has a bus station that will be able to take you to Matera. Although there are buses that will take you from Lecce to Matera, there is only one bus company that can fulfill this journey. That bus company is Miccolis. There is only one bus per day with Miccolis, as well, and that makes sense due to both Lecce and Matera being relatively small towns in Italy. There are seven buses throughout the week from Lecce to Matera with Miccolis, including Sundays where it is always offered at the same time. With one bus being offered per day, there are only seven buses offered per week. You will not have the option of choosing between a direct or indirect bus, as the only option is a direct bus that leaves at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
The demand may not be extremely high for this route from Lecce to Matera, so the only bus available from Lecce to Matera is the bus offered by Miccolis. This bus runs every day including Sundays. You are also not offered a choice of a bus with transfers versus a bus without transfers, you must choose the bus without transfers. This bus leaves at around 3:00 p.m. every day and the length of time for this journey by bus from Lecce to Matera is 4h 10min. The distance from Lecce to Matera is 107 miles (173 km).
On a daily basis, there is only one bus from Lecce to Matera. This bus is provided by Miccolis and runs at around 3:00 p.m. every day. That means, you will only have the option of seven buses per week from Lecce to Matera, including Sundays. The length of time it will take from Lecce to Matera by bus is approximately 4h 10min. It is important to book your ticket in advance even though the demand is not high to make sure that you get a seat on this bus, especially during the summer when travel is very prevalent from Lecce to Matera. Although it is important to consider the options, you have only this one choice of a bus so it is important to know whether the timing of the bus, the length of the journey, the cost, and the bus company fit your needs.
Departure bus station: Lecce has only one bus station where the bus by Miccolis leaves from. This is the Piazza Carmelo Bene. You will be able to reach this bus station by public transportation on a public bus 27EXP, 32, and LFR. It is 30min from Facoltà Giurisprudenza Lecce, Monteroni Di Lecce. Although it is a small bus station, when you arrive, you will have public facilities such as restrooms, food stalls, and public Wi-Fi to use.
Arrival bus station: You will be arriving at the Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo in Matera. This is an equally small bus station, however you will still have access to public facilities such as refreshments, restrooms, and Wi-Fi.
There is only one bus company that travels from Lecce to Matera and that is Miccolis. This bus has the same route daily. It starts from Lecce at around 3 p.m. and travels to Matera within about 4h 10min. You will arrive at the Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo station in Matera at around 7:10 p.m. on the same day. It is the only bus that does that route and also is available on Sundays. The bus company is known for providing buses throughout Italy and is quite a large company which offers various buses all over the nation.
The only available option for you is Miccolis when traveling by bus from Lecce to Matera. It is available on Sundays. During the holidays, you will find that there will be fewer buses from Lecce to Matera, and sometimes none at all during times like Christmas. It is important to plan your trip early, so you do not stumble upon situations where you cannot find a ride to Matera. With Miccolis, you will not have the option of receiving a refund and your ticket cannot be changed, either.
Italian buses offer many services onboard their bus when you choose to travel with them from Lecce to Matera. Although Miccolis is the only company that offers a bus from Lecce to Matera, it is no exception to the extravagance of their offerings. Miccolis is one of the largest bus companies in Italy and it offers everything that its competitors offer, as well. Miccolis will take care of your luggage before you board, and the driver will store your small or large bags under the passenger deck, where you will be able to retrieve them during the end of your trip. Please remember to keep the belongings that you need with you on the bus next to you as you may not be able to retrieve them while on the bus. Miccolis also offers Wi-Fi on board, however you will be required to sign into their network. It is not a particularly lengthy process, however you will need to accept certain terms before you are able to use the Wi-Fi. As for pets, they are allowed, however only pets of a certain size and they must be kept in their crate at all times. It is important to check limitations before buying a ticket. If you do have a disability, then Miccolis would be more than happy to accommodate you. Please tell them in advance and you will be able to have an employee assist you with onboarding and offboarding and anything else that you may need. On top of that, there is also disability seating in the front, next to the driver, for those with limited mobility.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce 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 Lecce to Matera buses use the Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo station pair, with some services arriving at Salandra, Via Scalo Ferrovia (Motel Basentum). Use this guide to compare Lecce and Matera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): 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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