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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 $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 $61, while a flight costs an average of $314.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price | $90 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Matera
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Matera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Matera:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Matera costing on average $90.
A bus is $253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Matera costing on average $314.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119. The journey takes 10h 31m 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.
3827 · 12014:30 AM 13h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 6:25 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3827 · 1201
4:30 AM 13h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 6:25 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 61847:20 AM 1h20 Pisa International Airport 8:40 AM Bari Palese Airport $140 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
FRECCIALINK LK01510:14 AM 7h20 Florence Santa Maria Novella 5:34 PM Matera Centrale $129 1 One-way 1 transfer
1318:30 PM 10h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 7:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo $55 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:25 PM 13h45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 11:10 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo $55 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:35 AM 14h00 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 3:35 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
- AZ1682 · AZ1625
4:50 PM 6h10 Florence Peretola Airport 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport $121 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1684 · AZ1603
7:00 PM 4h00 Florence Peretola Airport 11:00 PM Bari Palese Airport $162 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1684 · AZ1625
7:00 PM 4h00 Florence Peretola Airport 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport $162 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Matera:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Matera costing on average $90.
A bus is $253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Matera costing on average $314.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Molfetta station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Luxair, Ryanair to go to Matera by flight.
- Travel with Italo to go to Matera by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Matera by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 2 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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