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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 bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 467 miles (753 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price | €208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 6m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 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 bus is €37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Matera costing on average €95.
A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Matera costing on average €137.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 13h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Matera
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 40407:40 AM1h30Genoa Airport9:10 AMBari Palese Airport€361One-way0 transfers
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FR 40407:40 AM1h30Genoa Airport9:10 AMBari Palese Airport€361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 40407:40 AM1h30Genoa Airport9:10 AMBari Palese Airport€361One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
FRECCIALINK LK0157:05 AM10h29Genoa Piazza Principe5:34 PMMatera Centrale€891One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM14h35Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia5:05 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo€701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM19h25Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria5:00 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo€751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM16h15Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:35 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo€771One-way2 transfers
AZ1384 · AZ161911:20 AM3h10Genoa Airport2:30 PMBrindisi Airport€1261One-way1 transfer
AZ1384 · AZ161311:20 AM3h15Genoa Airport2:35 PMBari Palese Airport€1261One-way1 transfer
AZ1392 · AZ16037:30 PM3h25Genoa Airport10:55 PMBari Palese Airport€1261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Matera:
A bus is €37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Matera costing on average €95.
A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Matera costing on average €137.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 13h 36m.
- 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 ITA to go to Matera by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Matera by bus.
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