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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 an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $224.
Distance: 467 miles (753 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Matera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Matera:
A bus is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Matera costing on average $224.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $252 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $158. The journey takes 13h 17m 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.

9:55 PM 17h10 Genoa 3:05 PM Matera $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:55 PM 17h10 Genoa 3:05 PM Matera $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:15 PM 16h50 Genoa 3:05 PM Matera $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:15 AM 18h45 Genoa 4:00 AM Matera $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:15 AM 18h45 Genoa 5:00 AM Matera $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:20 PM 22h45 Genoa 4:05 PM Matera $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Matera:
A bus is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Matera costing on average $224.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus 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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