The cheapest and fastest buses from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport
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 Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport 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 Matera Centrale for Bari Palese Airport on Sun, May 17, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 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 Sun, May 17 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.
742:00 PM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)3:15 PMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
738:30 AM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)9:45 AMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
714:45 PM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)6:00 PMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
817:00 AM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)8:15 AMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
728:30 PM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)9:45 PMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
742:00 PM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)3:15 PMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
02 - 2210:45 AM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)12:00 PMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$71One-way0 transfers
738:30 AM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)9:45 AMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
714:45 PM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)6:00 PMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$41One-way0 transfers
02 - 214:55 AM1h15Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)6:10 AMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport:
A bus is $175 (€141) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport costing on average $180 (€146).
Other travel options to Bari Palese Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 33m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 49m 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, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, 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.
Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 | 7:00 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0 transfersDirect | |
73 | 8:30 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1h15 | 9:45 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0 transfersDirect | |
02 - 22 | 10:45 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1h15 | 12:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0 transfersDirect | |
74 | 2:00 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0 transfersDirect | |
71 | 4:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1h15 | 6:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0 transfersDirect | |
72 | 8:30 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||||
02 - 21 | 4:55 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1h15 | 6:10 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport
Buses from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. 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 10:45, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 10:45 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Aeroporti, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese AirportYou can travel by bus between Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport with Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, Aeroporti, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus 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
Sitabasilicata
BlaBlaCar
FAQs: Bus from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera Centrale to Bari Palese Airport 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 Bari Palese Airport, 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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