How to travel from Florence to Matera

There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Matera including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Matera is a bus with an average price of $45.

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

A bus is $55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Matera costing on average $100.

A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Matera costing on average $123.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Matera is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 47m.

Bus takes on average 9h 49m.

The distance from Florence to Matera is approximately 347 miles (559 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Matera is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Matera:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Matera, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Volotea, Vueling to go to Matera by flight.
• Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Matera by train.
• Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Matera by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Matera with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.
• 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.

Omio customers who travel from Florence 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.