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Compare train, bus, and flight for Matera to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. 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 $65, while a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $94 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Bologna:
A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Bologna costing on average $94 (€78).
A bus is $133 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Bologna costing on average $198 (€166).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 14m.
You'll arrive about 5h 2m sooner (2h 9m by flight vs 7h 11m by car) and save roughly $3 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($198 (€166) vs $201 (€168)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Matera to Bologna
How to get from Matera to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22147:15 PM9h15Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo4:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 22147:15 PM9h15Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo4:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 54812:45 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport2:05 PMBologna Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
Other options
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InterCityNotte 7587:15 PM10h29Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo5:44 AMBologna Centrale$791One-way1 transfer - 2214+InterCityNotte 7547:15 PM10h50Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo6:05 AMBologna Centrale$791One-way1 transfer
- 1201+InterCityNotte 7586:30 PM11h14Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo5:44 AMBologna Centrale$851One-way1 transfer
13010:00 PM9h15Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo7:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way0 transfers- 2026:15 AM9h35Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo3:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way0 transfers
- 0466:30 PM9h20Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo3:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$501One-way0 transfers
- FR 37757:45 AM1h25Brindisi Airport9:10 AMBologna Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
- FR 44194:10 PM1h25Brindisi Airport5:35 PMBologna Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
- AZ1634 · AZ13217:10 PM3h40Brindisi Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport$1351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Bologna:
A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Bologna costing on average $94 (€78).
A bus is $133 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Bologna costing on average $198 (€166).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 14m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA, Eurowings, Luxair to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with Italo.
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