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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
The city’s leading museum preserves archaeology from prehistoric to classical times, giving essential context before exploring the Sassi.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Turin to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Turin to Matera will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Turin to Matera without transferring at least once.
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
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Trains from Turin to Matera run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 543 miles (875 km) distance in 9h 31m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Turin to Matera.
The table below shows live departures for Turin to Matera trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 7:00 AM Turin Porta Nuova | 10h34 | 5:34 PM Matera Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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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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Matera Centrale -> Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Matera
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Most Turin to Matera trains use the Torino Porta Susa to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo / Via Venezia station pair. Use this guide to compare Turin and Matera train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Torino Porta Nuova is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Nuova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mignon, Caffé Napoli, Venchi, Fattorie Garofalo Bistrot, La Piadineria, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Café, A Cafè, Segafredo Zanetti Espresso
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM machines are in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are information center is located in front of the station.
Luggage storage is luggage storage is managed by KiPoint, located on the ground floor of the station at Platform 1.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Nuova: Office and service of assistance for passengers with special needs.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Genio, B&B Central Station, Turin Palace Hotel.
Torino Porta Susa is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Susa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café, Chef Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Susa: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Diplomatic, Hotel Torino Porta Susa, Hotel & Residence Torino Centro.
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