- Must visit
Casa Noha
Immersive multimedia house museum run by FAI, ideal as an introduction to Matera’s history, Sassi districts, and urban transformation.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trani to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trani to Matera will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 16 buses that leave Trani for Matera on Sun, Jun 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 2 h 59 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.
Regionale 4341+
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Regionale 4357+
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Regionale 4333+
1115
Regionale 23537+
1115
Regionale 4351+
1115
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Intercity 607+
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Regionale 23559+
1115Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trani to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$19 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trani to Matera:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trani to Matera costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:46AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 06:26AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:36AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:04PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:52PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:06PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:22PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:36PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:22PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:36PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:21PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:34PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:36PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:19PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Trani to Matera buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 AM Trani | 1h35 | 12:50 PM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 PM Trani | 1h50 | 4:45 PM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Trani | 1h50 | 5:45 PM Matera | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
InterCityNotte 765+ 1202 | 6:26 AM Trani station | 4h24 | 10:50 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Trani to Matera run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 22:46. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 10:46 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.
Immersive multimedia house museum run by FAI, ideal as an introduction to Matera’s history, Sassi districts, and urban transformation.
Contemporary sculpture museum set inside cave spaces of Palazzo Pomarici, blending modern art with Matera’s rock-hewn architecture.
National museum with medieval and modern art collections, best known for Carlo Levi works and its prominent Baroque palace setting.
Scenic terrace beside Palazzo Lanfranchi offering one of the classic panoramas across the Sassi and canyon edge.
Small but iconic square with sweeping views, popular at sunset and frequently featured in photography and influencer content.
The more dramatic of the two Sassi districts, known for cave dwellings, steep lanes, and postcard-famous Matera scenes.
Traditional durum wheat bread with a crisp dark crust and airy crumb, baked in distinctive horned shapes. It is one of Matera's most iconic foods and reflects the city's long baking tradition.
A rustic peasant dish made with stale Matera bread, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, and sometimes cucumber or oregano. It is a classic local summer preparation tied to bread culture.
A hearty Matera soup of mixed legumes and cereals, traditionally prepared for communal celebrations. It represents the agricultural heritage of Basilicata.
Fine dining destination led by a Michelin-starred chef, featuring creative interpretations of Basilicata ingredients in a contemporary style.
Well-known cave restaurant serving polished regional dishes with strong atmosphere, local wines, and a romantic setting in the historic center.
Refined restaurant in the Sassi area known for elegant Lucanian cuisine, tasting menus, and a dramatic historic setting.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cave-hotel stays can be pricey, but food, coffee, and local transport are usually reasonable.
Service is often included or not expected. Round up the bill or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; 5-10% is appreciated at restaurants for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, Matera -> Matera Centrale
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