- 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
€11
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Taranto to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Matera will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 6 buses that leave Taranto for Matera on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 2 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto 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 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Matera:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Matera costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 1m 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 FlixBus, Miccolis, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus.
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 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Matera buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2h20 | 10:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h15 | 11:25 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2h25 | 2:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2h35 | 7:10 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h15 | 12:30 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Taranto to Matera run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:24, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 4:24 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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
Every day, hundreds of individuals travel to Matera from Taranto. To cater to this route’s high number of travelers, there are several buses that cover the 45 miles (73km) that separate these two cities. If you choose to travel from Taranto to Matera onboard one of these buses, you will be able to view several scenic sites situated along the road. You’ll also be able to save yourself a lot of cash, as traveling by bus from Taranto to Matera is cheaper than traveling from Taranto to Matera on a rental car or taxi.
Daily, five buses travel from Taranto to Matera. The first bus usually departs for Matera at around 8:05 a.m., while the second bus usually departs at 10:45 a.m. If you’d love to travel by bus from Taranto to Matera in the morning, you can choose to travel with either of these buses. If, however, you’d love to travel by bus from Taranto to Matera in the evening, you can choose to travel on the third bus, which normally commences its journey at around 4:45 p.m., or the fourth bus, which leaves at about an hour later. The last bus of the day usually departs for Matera at 11:15 p.m. If you’d love to spend an entire day in Taranto and start the following day in Matera, this is the bus for you.
The duration of your journey by bus from Taranto to Matera will depend on the bus company you choose to travel with. Buses run by FlixBus are usually faster than the buses run by Miccolis Autolinee. If you board a FlixBus bus to Matera from Taranto, your journey will last about 1h 05min. On the other hand, if you board a Miccolis Autolinee bus to travel the same route, your journey will last about 2h 24min.

Taranto Castle Sun. Source: Shutterstock
Departure train station:Both Miccolis Autolinee and FlixBus buses are usually boarded at Porto Mercantile Bus Station. Situated not so far away from the heart of Taranto, this station is usually quite busy as it normally serves a majority of the buses from Taranto to other cities. Given that this is the case, you can expect to meet lots of people at this station. It’s worth noting that next to this station, there are several boutique shops and restaurants. As such, while waiting to board your preferred bus here, you’ll be able to shop and have a fulfilling meal.
Arrival train station:In Matera, the bus station you’ll alight at will depend on the bus company you choose to travel with. If you choose to travel with Miccolis Autolinee, you will descend at Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, popularly referred to as FAL Villa Longo Station. In contrast, if you choose to travel with FlixBus, you will descend at Via Don Luigi Sturzo / Via Donato Bramante Station. Both well_maintained, these stations feature friendly staff members and public restrooms in good condition. Given that they also tend to have taxis camped outside them, at either, you will easily find a taxi to transport you to your preferred destination in Matera.
There are two companies that offer Taranto to Matera buses. These companies are Miccolis Autolinee and FlixBus. Miccolis Autolinee is one of the leading bus companies in Italy. The go_to bus company for many Italians, this bus company boasts of having air_conditioned buses. If you value comfort, this is the bus company whose bus you should travel on to Matera. FlixBus is a multinational travel company that operates hundreds of buses in several European countries and the USA. In Italy, buses under this travel company are liked because they are fast and affordable. Therefore, if you’re in a hurry and on a budget, this bus company has got you covered.
Daily, two buses operated by Miccolis Autolinee usually cover the distance between Taranto and Matera. All in good shape, the buses feature seats with legroom, large windows, and free Wi_Fi. Therefore, if you board one to Matera, you’ll enjoy unmatched comfort, scenic views, and fast complimentary Wi_Fi.
Every day, three buses operated by FlixBus travel from Taranto to Matera. These buses have amenities like seats with extra legroom, numerous plug sockets, and overhead storage facilities. This being the case, if you decide to journey from Taranto to Matera on one of these buses, you’ll be able to have a comfortable journey, charge your electronic devices, and store all your luggage.
If you’re an eco_conscious individual, you should travel by bus from Taranto to Matera instead of traveling in a rental car or taxi. This is because by traveling by bus, you’ll be helping to reduce the amount of toxic emissions and alleviate the pressure on roads. If you choose to travel in a rental car or taxi, you’ll achieve the opposite. Both FlixBus and Miccolis Autolinee are committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Thus, both companies have invested in new, energy_efficient buses to replace their old buses.
Both FlixBus and Miccolis Autolinee allow for passengers to travel with their bikes. However, they both don’t allow pets to get onboard. It’s worth mentioning that this shared pet policy doesn’t apply to disabled individuals. As such, if you’re disabled and your pet is a service pet, you can carry it with you. Given that both the buses operated by these companies have ramps and spacious seats, if you’re disabled, you can rest assured of traveling comfortably in one.
There are a couple of ways you can get cheap Taranto to Matera bus tickets. One of these ways is booking the tickets you require early, as advance bus tickets are usually cheaper than final_day tickets. Another way is by traveling during the low season, given that low season tickets usually cost lesser than peak season tickets. To get cheap tickets for buses to Matera from Taranto, you can also book from our company, Omio. An online booking platform dedicated to catering to all, we always have cheap tickets on offer. Given that we’re registered to sell tickets, you can rest assured that they are authentic if you purchase tickets from us. To check out the cheap bus tickets we’ve got on offer, kindly visit our website

Matera Woman Balcony. Source: Shutterstock
Matera is one of the most toured cities in Italy. This is because this lovely city is home to several fun attractions. While in this city, you should visit Casa Grotta Nei Sassi, ancient cave dwellings with furnishings and tools, MUSMA_Museo della Scultura, a landmark cave museum home to several iconic sculptures, and The Church of Saint Mary of Idris, a religious point of interest. To sample some of the elite dishes in this city, you should consider eating at Baccanti, a restaurant renowned for providing well_prepared Italian dishes, and Radino Wine Bar, a fine dining restaurant specializing in preparing organic dishes.
In Matera, you can also:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taranto 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 Taranto to Matera buses use the Taranto, Terminal Cimino to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo station pair, with some services arriving at Matera. Use this guide to compare Taranto and Matera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Taranto, Terminal Cimino is 6 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto, Terminal Cimino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Caffè Terminal (in the station), Ristorante Pizzeria Cimino (0.2 km), Trattoria Al Gambero (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
Available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Elevators, ramps.
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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