- Must visit
Palazzo Lanfranchi - Museo Nazionale d'Arte Medievale e Moderna della Basilicata
Major regional art museum in a former seminary, known for works by Carlo Levi and collections covering Basilicata's medieval and modern art.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
13 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
641 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modena to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Matera will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Modena for Matera on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 641 km distance in an average of 13 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Modena to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 398 miles (641 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $152 Average price | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Matera:
A bus is $59 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Matera costing on average $114 (€94).
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Matera costing on average $152 (€125).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $215 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $160 (€131). The journey takes 10h 39m versus 8h 13m 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, 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 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Matera buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 PM Modena | 15h40 | 9:10 AM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Modena | 15h35 | 1:30 PM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:55 AM Modena | 13h35 | 2:30 PM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Modena to Matera run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 398 miles (641 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 398 miles (641 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major regional art museum in a former seminary, known for works by Carlo Levi and collections covering Basilicata's medieval and modern art.
Multimedia house museum run by FAI that gives an excellent introduction to Matera's history before exploring the Sassi on foot.
Contemporary sculpture museum set in cave spaces of Palazzo Pomarici, creating a distinctive contrast between modern art and the ancient Sassi.
The more dramatic of the two main Sassi districts, known for cave dwellings, iconic church views, and strong cinematic appeal.
Lively Sassi district with restored cave buildings, churches, and walking lanes that balance heritage with active tourism.
Scenic square at the edge of Sasso Caveoso, with one of the classic postcard views of rock houses and the Gravina.
Traditional sourdough bread made with local durum wheat semolina, famous for its large horned shape, thick crust, and long shelf life.
A rustic bread salad from Matera made with stale Pane Di Matera, tomatoes, onion, and olive oil; often served fresh in summer.
A hearty Materan soup of mixed legumes and grains, historically shared at communal summer gatherings and tied closely to local peasant traditions.
Established Matera restaurant in the Sassi area, known for refined Lucanian cuisine, local ingredients, and a romantic cave-like setting.
Popular Sassi restaurant with atmospheric cave dining, offering classic Materan and Basilicata dishes with a slightly upscale approach.
Well-known traditional osteria in Matera serving regional dishes, house specialties, and local wines in a cozy stone interior.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cave-area stays cost more, but casual dining and coffee are reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is enough; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis: round up, not mandatory.
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