The cheapest and fastest buses from Naples to Matera
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Matera will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 13 buses that leave Naples for Matera on Thu, Nov 27, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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 Naples to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 33m Average total duration 13h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Naples to Matera Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:33PM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Naples to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Matera buses for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3825 | 11:00 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 3h55 | 2:55 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 12:30 PM Naples Centrale | 4h03 | 4:33 PM Matera Centrale | 1 transfer | |
321 | 1:00 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h25 | 6:10 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
205 · 203 | 3:10 PM Napoli, Capodichino-Viale Fulco Ruffo di Calabria (Terminal 1) | 5h25 | 8:35 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
205 · 203 | 3:50 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 4h45 | 8:35 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
327 | 6:00 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 4h45 | 10:45 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 6:50 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h00 | 10:50 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 3h45 | 5:00 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h05 | 9:20 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
329 · 331 | 8:15 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 4h35 | 12:50 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Naples to Matera
Buses from Naples to Matera run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:16, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:16 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Naples to MateraYou can travel by bus between Naples to Matera with Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Naples to Matera
On any given day, there are usually between one to five buses from Naples to Matera that are offered. Per week, the total is approximately 25 buses that are serviced between these two cities. The duration of your trip will typically be determined by factors such as what time of day your bus is scheduled to depart, whether or not you need to transfer buses before reaching Matera, and how long your transfer is supposed to take. Normally, you can expect for the journey to take anywhere from 3h 55min to 5h 10min. While some direct journeys are offered, others may require you to have one transfer before arriving at your destination. Matera has many attractions for you to visit, including sights like the Sassi di Matera and the Museo della Scultura Contemporanea.
How long is the journey by bus from Naples to Matera?
When traveling from Naples to Matera by bus, there are a few different factors that can help to determine the length of your voyage, such as whether or not you will be transferring buses and if so, how long this transfer is scheduled for. On average, trips between these two cities will take between 3h 55min and 5h 10min. It’s possible to book direct buses departing Naples for Matera, but you will find that there are some itineraries that require you to make one transfer.
How many buses are there between these cities?
On an average day, there are generally between one and five Naples to Matera buses that are offered. Per week, you will find that there are around 25 buses between these cities that are serviced. While some of these journeys are direct, others may require travellers to change buses at least one time. Most buses will make additional stops before reaching Matera, but you will not need to transfer during these. The first bus of the day oftentimes departs around 1:25 p.m., while the last bus of the day may leave closer to 3:30 p.m.
What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses for this route?
Departure bus station: Buses for this route will depart from one of two stations, which are known as Naples Centrale and the Terminal Bus Metropark Staz.FS. Naples Centrale can be found in the southwest part of the city, approximately 8.5 miles (14 km) from the city center. To travel here from the city center, you can grab local bus line 8, which will bring you to the station in around 35 to 40min. This station has sitting areas, outlets, public toilets, places to purchase snacks, and access to complimentary Wi-Fi. The Terminal Bus Metropark Staz.FS station is placed directly in the city center and is just a short walk from bus lines A, B, and Y. At this station, you will also find sitting areas, public restrooms, and outlets that can be used to charge your electronic devices. Make sure to arrive at your departure station at least 30min in advance of your trip in order to give yourself time to find your bus and board.
Arrival bus station: Your bus will arrive at one of three stations, which are Matera Centrale, Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo, and Via Don Luigi Sturzo / Via Donato Bramante. Matera Centrale is in the city center, while Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo is 1.3 miles (2 km) northwest of downtown Matera. If you want to travel to the city center from Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo, the easiest way is to walk, which will take you about 25min. Via Don Luigi Sturzo / Via Donato Bramante is just next to the Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo station and is also a 25min walk from the city center. All three stations have sitting areas and public restrooms, and Matera Centrale has free Wi-Fi and small shops to purchase refreshments.
Which bus companies travel from Naples to Matera?
There are two primary bus companies that service buses going to Matera from Naples, and they are known as MarinoBus and Miccolis. Both of these companies are some of the biggest transport providers in Italy, and they serviced many journeys between some of the country’s largest and most popular cities. If you travel with Miccolis for this route, you will most likely need to make a transfer before reaching your final destination of Matera. Those that will be traveling with MarinoBus will generally have a direct voyage.
MarinoBus Naples to Matera
Each day, MarinoBus operates on average one to five buses between these two cities, with the weekly total being around 12 to 15 buses. Your trip will typically take anywhere from 3h 55min to 5h 10min. When you travel with MarinoBus, you will most likely have a transfer during your voyage. This company typically uses standard coaches. Your bus will depart from either Naples Centrale or the Terminal Bus Metropark Staz.FS and arrive at either Matera Centrale, Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo, or Via Don Luigi Sturzo / Via Donato Bramante. You can cancel your ticket up to 48h in advance of when your trip is scheduled to depart and you will be eligible to receive a partial refund.
Miccolis Naples to Matera
Miccolis also services between one to five daily buses from Naples to Matera, for a weekly total of approximately 12 to 15 journeys. Trips that are serviced by Miccolis will typically be direct. The company often uses standard coaches for its voyages. Your bus will depart from either Naples Centrale or the Terminal Bus Metropark Staz.FS and arrive at either Matera Centrale, Via Nazionale staz. FAL Villa Longo, or Via Don Luigi Sturzo / Via Donato Bramante. You may be eligible to change or cancel your reservation if you do so at least 48h in advance of your trip.
Naples to Matera Bus: Services on Board
Both companies offer free Wi-Fi on their buses for passengers to use during their trips. Travellers may also bring up to two pieces of luggage, which will be stored below the bus. You can also bring a carry-on item for free, as long as it can fit in an overhead compartment or below your seat. Both companies allow customers to bring one small pet per person, as long as it is kept in a proper cage for the entire trip. You may also bring a bike with you, but it must be foldable and placed in a bag. Bikes will be stored under the bus with other pieces of luggage. All buses are accessible for passengers with disabilities or limited mobility, including the onboard restrooms. Company employees are available to help anyone that may need extra assistance with boarding or storing their luggage.
FAQs: Bus from Naples to Matera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark, which is located around 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Miccolis
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Sassi di Matera, ancient cave dwellings and a UNESCO World Heritage site offering a glimpse into prehistoric human settlements
- Matera Cathedral, a 13th-century church with stunning frescoes and panoramic views of the city
- Casa Noha, a multimedia museum providing insights into Matera's history and culture
- Palombaro Lungo, an underground cistern showcasing impressive engineering from the 16th century
- MUSMA, a contemporary sculpture museum housed in a historic cave dwelling.
- Explore the ancient streets of the Sassi and discover hidden corners and local crafts
- Join a guided tour to learn about Matera's transformation from a forgotten city to a cultural hub
- Enjoy a traditional Lucanian meal at a local trattoria
- Attend a cultural event or festival to experience Matera's vibrant community spirit
- Take a scenic walk along the Gravina River for breathtaking views of the cityscape.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Miccolis
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
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- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Miccolis
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Miccolis
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Miccolis
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Naples to Matera
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Napoli Centrale (in the station)
- Ristorante Da Dora (0.3 km)
- Pizzeria 50 Kalò (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 151, 182, 192 Metro: L1, L2 Train: Circumvesuviana
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Aeroporto (in the station)
- Ristorante Napoli (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3S, 182, Alibus
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Metropark (in the station)
- Ristorante Napoli Centrale (0.2 km)
- Pizzeria Vesuvio (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 151, 192, 195 Metro: L1, L2 Train: Circumvesuviana
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km)
- Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km)
- Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 14, 15
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