How to travel from Altamura to Matera

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Compare bus and train for Altamura to Matera

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Altamura to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $5.

Distance: 11 miles (18 km)

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$5

Average price

Cheapest

$4

Average price

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49m

Average total duration

Fastest

19m

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30m

Additional time*

24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Marino Autolinee

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The cheapest way to travel from Altamura to Matera is a train with an average price of $2.

This is compared to other travel options from Altamura to Matera:

A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altamura to Matera costing on average $5.

The fastest way to travel from Altamura to Matera is by bus with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Altamura and Matera including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Altamura to Matera among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5m sooner (19m by bus vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Altamura to Matera

How to get from Altamura to Matera by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Altamura to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:46 PM0h19
    Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164
    5:05 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:46 PM0h19
    Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164
    5:05 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:46 PM0h19
    Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164
    5:05 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:41 AM0h19
    Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164
    6:00 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee203
    9:15 PM0h20
    Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164
    9:35 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee331
    1:30 PM0h20
    Altamura, Via Alessandro Manzoni (Edil Habitat Quartarella)
    1:50 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Altamura to Matera

Travel to Matera easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Altamura to Matera.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Altamura and Matera including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Altamura to Matera is a train with an average price of $2.

This is compared to other travel options from Altamura to Matera:

A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altamura to Matera costing on average $5.

The fastest way to travel from Altamura to Matera is by bus with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 1m.

The distance from Altamura to Matera is approximately 11 miles (18 km).
The average frequency per day from Altamura to Matera is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altamura and Matera as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Altamura to Matera:
  • Trains mostly depart from Altamura and arrive in Matera Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Altamura to Matera, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ferrovie Appulo Lucane to go to Matera by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, Sita Sud S.r.l., Cotrap to go to Matera by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Altamura to Matera with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
  • 10 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, Sita Sud S.r.l., Cotrap.
Omio customers who travel from Altamura to Matera often also extend their vacation to go to Bari, Naples, Rome, Bari Palese Airport, Salerno. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Matera and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Matera to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Matera, explore the ancient streets of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site with prehistoric cave dwellings. Visit the Matera Cathedral for stunning frescoes and city views, and Casa Noha for insights into local history. Discover the impressive engineering of the Palombaro Lungo underground cistern and enjoy modern art at MUSMA. Savor traditional Lucanian cuisine at local trattorias, join guided tours to learn about the city's cultural transformation, attend vibrant festivals, and take scenic walks along the Gravina River.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Matera's historic Sassi, rock churches, and local cuisine.

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