- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
The city’s leading museum preserves archaeology from prehistoric to classical times, giving essential context before exploring the Sassi.
Cheapest price
kr358
Average price
kr605
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h
Buses per day
6
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rimini to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rimini to Matera will cost around kr605 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr358.
Of the 6 buses that leave Rimini for Matera on Sat, Aug 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 501 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 14 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rimini to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr211. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr211, and a train costs an average of kr594.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr320 Average price Cheapest | kr972 Average price | kr1113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Matera:
A bus is kr652 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rimini to Matera costing on average kr972.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around kr320 compared to roughly kr1113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr793. The journey takes 9h 11m versus 5h 40m 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 Autolinee Petruzzi.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr347 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr228 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr426 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr376 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr278 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr238 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr287 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr287 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr357 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr617 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr617 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr287 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr347 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr366 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr326 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr326 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr768 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr768 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr454 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr358 |
The table below shows live departures for Rimini to Matera buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Rimini, Piazzale Gondar (Bellariva) | 18h45 | 5:00 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Rimini, Viale Regina Margherita / Viale Pegli (Rivazzurra) | 18h40 | 5:00 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 13h00 | 11:25 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Rimini, Viale Principe di Piemonte (Ristorante "PesceAzzurro") | 18h35 | 5:00 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:01 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 11h04 | 5:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
203 | 1:00 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 8h35 | 9:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 14h30 | 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Rimini, Piazzale Gondar (Bellariva) | 14h25 | 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rimini to Matera run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr211 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price kr211 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:25 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.
The city’s leading museum preserves archaeology from prehistoric to classical times, giving essential context before exploring the Sassi.
Contemporary sculpture museum inside Palazzo Pomarici, showcasing works by Italian artist Pietro Consagra in a striking historic setting.
Historic cave dwelling furnished to show daily family life in the Sassi before the 1950s relocation, simple and very evocative.
Matera’s most iconic ancient quarter, a dense landscape of caves, lanes, and stone houses that defines the city’s UNESCO fame.
Historic district of cave homes and churches with dramatic urban layers, excellent walking routes, and classic postcard views.
Main central square and transport hub above the Sassi, ideal for orienting yourself and accessing the underground cistern area.
Oven-baked sheep's milk cheese from Matera's Murgia area. Its intense flavor reflects local pastoral tradition and it is a classic table cheese in Basilicata.
Rustic semolina bread with a dark crust and long shelf life. It is one of Matera's signature foods and a symbol of the city's baking heritage.
Fresh handmade pasta with breadcrumbs, peppers, or tomato-based sauces. It is a staple of Basilicata home cooking and often served on Sundays and feast days.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in the Sassi, focused on Basilicata ingredients with creative tasting menus in an elegant cave setting.
Established restaurant in the Sassi with polished regional cuisine, strong wine selection, and panoramic ambiance suited to a leisurely dinner.
Historic cave restaurant serving traditional Lucanian dishes, local wines, and regional specialties in one of Matera's most atmospheric dining rooms.
Moderate for Italy: dining is fair, cave hotels can be pricey, and local transit is limited, so walking or taxis may add costs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes and taxis; leave 5-10% at restaurants only for very good service.
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Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo -> Matera Centrale, Matera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rimini 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.

Most Rimini to Matera buses use the Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo station pair, with some services arriving at Matera, Via Sturzo. Use this guide to compare Rimini and Matera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo is 1 km from Matera city centre. Public transport options include:
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km), Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km), Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
Available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Elevators, ramps.
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