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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
$41
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
11 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 7 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
804 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Matera will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 18 buses that leave Milan for Matera on Wed, May 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 804 km distance in an average of 12 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 12 h 25 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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201 · 203
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2213Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 499 miles (804 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $163 Average price | $280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 27m Average total duration 11h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Matera:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Matera costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Matera costing on average $163 (€131).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $280 (€226) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $243 (€196). The journey takes 11h 57m versus 9h 21m 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 Marino Autolinee, Itabus, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Matera buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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201 · 203 | 8:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 13h10 | 9:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h10 | 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2 transfers | |
201 · 203 | 9:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 12h25 | 9:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h35 | 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h25 | 11:10 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 16h40 | 11:10 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
102 · 131 | 6:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 12h30 | 7:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
2213 | 7:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 13h10 | 8:30 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
102 · 131 | 7:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 11h45 | 7:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
2213 | 8:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 12h25 | 8:30 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
047 | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 12h20 | 8:45 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
047 | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 11h40 | 8:45 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h25 | 3:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h45 | 3:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
3825 · 1201 | 12:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h10 | 6:40 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan to Matera run on average 22 times per day, taking around 11h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 499 miles (804 km) distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 499 miles (804 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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
Are you planning to travel from Udine to Milan? If yes, then traveling by train should be your choice. On average, this journey takes around 5h 52min by train. The fastest service is likely to last around 3h 57min. About 31 trains a day operate on this route, which is approximately 199miles (321km) long. Both direct and connecting journeys are available between these two destinations.
The Udine_Milan route experiences a frequency of 31 trains per day, covering the 199miles (321km) journey. These direct trains take an average of 5h 51min, but the fastest ones can take a duration of 4h 10min to cover the distance between the two cities. However, daily connection along this route involves about 15 trains with an average frequency of one train leaving every 45 minutes. The first train leaves Udine at around 05:10 am while the last one departs at around 11:23 pm.
Typically, trains from Udine city to Milan city take an average of 5h 52min. The fastest journey takes about 4h 10min with an intermediate change of at least 15 minutes. Often, journey durations vary from 4h 10min to around 4h 30min. Some services have connections in intermediate locations such as Venice Mestre on the way to Milan.


Departure train station: Trains to Milan from Udine departs from Udine station. This railway station is located just next to the bus terminal, which serves as a terminus of buses connecting passengers from the city center to the station. Udine station is just a 10_minute bus ride from downtown Udine. You can access it by taking bus lines 1, 2, 3, and 5. Its amenities include a newsagent, toilet, bar, ticket office, restaurant, and adjacent car parking.
Arrival train station: Trains from Udine to Milan arrive at Milano Centrale Station, which is located approximately1.4miles (2.3km) from the city center. It is also 19 minutes by Line 9 tram, 5 minutes by taxi, and a 20_minute walking distance from Milan city center. Milano Centrale station features commercial areas, first aid points, a post office, washrooms, and up to 24 platforms. Plus, it has an outdoor parking facility.
You can travel to Milan from Udine on Trenitalia and Italo trains. Trenitalia trains consist of high_speed Freccia Rossa and Freccia Argento, including Intercity and Intecity night trains. Trenitalia trains offer special promotions and discounts on selected routes including the Udine_Milan one. Apart from that, Trenitalia’s high_speed trains provide direct journeys on this route while the Intercity trains offer connecting journeys including night travels, long and medium_distance journeys along this route. Italo trains also provide high_speed trains that travel between Udine and Milan. The trains under Italo are equipped with ultra_modern features to give you maximum comfort throughout the journey.
It is possible to travel from Udine to Milan by overnight train. On average the journey along thisroute takes around 5h 52min and the last train departs at around 11:55 pm. Considering the duration of travel and the departure time, travelers can book night trains for maximum comfort. Most overnight trains operating between Udine and Milan have comfortable sleeper compartments and couchettes to make your journey a relaxing one.
One of the train service providers on the Udine_Milan route is Trenitalia. This national railway company features Freccia Rossa, Freccia Argento, Intercity, Eurocity, Regionale, and Regionale Veloci trains. In particular, Freccia Rossa and Freccia Argento provide intermediate stops and direct trips. About 15 Trenitalia trains leave Udine for Milan every 45 minutes, taking an average of 4h 10 min per journey.
Italo is another provider of trains operating from Udine to Milan. The company provides high_speed trains with services that include four different classes, three ticket options, and plenty of discounts and deals. On average, Italo trains take around 5h 52min to travel the 199 miles (321km) distance between the two cities.
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Milan has a lot to see, explore and do. All you need is to find your way into this city and everything else will fall in place much to your delight.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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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