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Compare bus, train, and flight for Genoa to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $87, while a bus costs an average of $88.
Distance: 467 miles (753 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Genoa to Matera:
A flight is $0.95 (€0.78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Matera costing on average $88 (€72).
A flight is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Matera costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€72) compared to roughly $258 (€211) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $170 (€139). The journey takes 13h 27m versus 9h 18m 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.
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How to get from Genoa to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 PM16h50Genoa3:05 PMMatera$451One-way0 transfers
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10:15 PM16h50Genoa3:05 PMMatera$451One-way0 transfers
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10:15 PM16h50Genoa3:05 PMMatera$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Matera:
A flight is $0.95 (€0.78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Matera costing on average $88 (€72).
A flight is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Matera costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Matera as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Matera Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air to go to Matera by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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