- Must visit
Casa Noha
Multimedia house museum that explains Matera’s history and the evolution of the Sassi. An excellent first stop for understanding the city.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
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 $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lecce for Matera on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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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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 bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Matera:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Matera costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 3h 2m 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, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Matera buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1120 · 3825 | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h30 | 3:30 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 3h45 | 11:25 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 4h10 | 7:10 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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Buses from Lecce to Matera run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 3h 30m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
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.
Multimedia house museum that explains Matera’s history and the evolution of the Sassi. An excellent first stop for understanding the city.
Contemporary sculpture museum set inside the Sassi caves and historic Palazzo Pomarici. It is one of Matera’s most distinctive museum experiences.
Major museum for regional art and archaeology, best known for Carlo Levi works and exhibitions on Basilicata’s cultural heritage.
The more dramatic and photogenic of the two main Sassi districts, known for cave homes, rock churches, and sweeping ravine views.
The livelier Sassi district near the upper town, with restored cave architecture, lanes, viewpoints, and many classic Matera scenes.
Historic square around the cathedral, offering one of the best panoramic viewpoints over the Sassi and the surrounding rock landscape.
Traditional sourdough bread made with local durum wheat semolina, famous for its tall shape, thick crust, and long shelf life.
A rustic peasant dish of stale Matera bread with tomatoes, onion, cucumber, oregano, and olive oil, especially popular in summer.
A hearty ancient soup of mixed legumes and grains, linked to Matera farming traditions and still celebrated at local festivals.
Established upscale venue in the Sassi, known for atmospheric stone interiors, regional dishes, and a strong wine selection.
Well-known Matera restaurant serving refined Basilicata cuisine in an elegant cave setting in the Sassi.
Casual, well-regarded spot focused on local cuisine and regional ingredients, with a friendly atmosphere popular with visitors.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards: dining is reasonable, but cave hotels and peak-season stays cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafes and taxis is appreciated.
Official public transport app
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, Matera -> 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.

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