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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $105 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Matera:
A bus is $30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Matera costing on average $72.
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Matera costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $142. The journey takes 9h 49m versus 6h 56m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Matera
How to get from Florence to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM13h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:10 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM13h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:10 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 38947:45 PM1h20Bologna Airport9:05 PMBari Palese Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
FRECCIALINK LK11511:14 AM7h27Florence Santa Maria Novella6:41 PMMatera Centrale$1321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM11h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:05 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM15h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM11h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$481One-way1 transfer
AZ1684 · AZ16037:00 PM3h55Florence Peretola Airport10:55 PMBari Palese Airport$1661One-way1 transfer- AZ1684 · AZ16257:00 PM4h15Florence Peretola Airport11:15 PMBrindisi Airport$1661One-way1 transfer
- FR 61844:10 PM1h20Pisa International Airport5:30 PMBari Palese Airport$2361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Matera:
A bus is $30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Matera costing on average $72.
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Matera costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Matera as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Matera Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Matera by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Volotea to go to Matera by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.
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