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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $132 Average price |
9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
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 Bologna to Matera:
A bus is $93 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Matera costing on average $132 (€105).
A bus is $108 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Matera costing on average $146 (€117).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Matera
How to get from Bologna to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 20311:30 AM10h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:35 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 37746:00 AM1h25Bologna Airport7:25 AMBrindisi Airport$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 5495:50 AM1h20Bologna Airport7:10 AMBari Palese Airport$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 757+
120212:27 AM10h23Bologna Centrale10:50 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$641One-way1 transfer
Intercity 603+11158:00 AM13h05Bologna Centrale9:05 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$761One-way1 transfer- InterCityNotte 757+
Regionale Veloce 4313+120212:27 AM10h23Bologna Centrale10:50 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$681One-way2 transfers
- 221311:05 PM9h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$371One-way0 transfers
- 13110:00 PM9h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:20 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$401One-way0 transfers
- 38253:05 AM12h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:30 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$371One-way0 transfers
- FR 43383:20 PM1h25Bologna Airport4:45 PMBrindisi Airport$491One-way0 transfers
AZ1312 · AZ1617+
81R6:30 AM8h25Bologna Airport2:55 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$1221One-way2 transfers- AZ1312 · AZ1617+
02 - 22R6:30 AM9h45Bologna Airport4:15 PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)$1261One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Matera:
A bus is $93 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Matera costing on average $132 (€105).
A bus is $108 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Matera costing on average $146 (€117).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Matera as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Matera Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA to go to Matera by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Matera by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 5 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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