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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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $139 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m 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 $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Bologna costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Bologna costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
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.
- 2026:15 AM9h35Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo3:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2026:15 AM9h35Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo3:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 43523:20 PM1h20Brindisi Airport4:40 PMBologna Airport$2191One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Intercity 6128:50 AM10h11Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo7:01 PMBologna Centrale$881One-way1 transfer- 1116+Intercity 6148:50 AM12h10Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo9:00 PMBologna Centrale$881One-way1 transfer
- 1116+FRECCIAROSSA 88288:50 AM11h25Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo8:15 PMBologna Centrale$1191One-way1 transfer
- 22147:15 PM9h15Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo4:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$491One-way0 transfers
- 38264:00 PM12h30Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo4:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$491One-way0 transfers
- 13010:00 PM9h15Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo7:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$581One-way0 transfers
AZ1622 · AZ13173:15 PM3h10Brindisi Airport6:25 PMBologna Airport$1111One-way1 transfer- AZ1624 · AZ131911:15 AM3h30Brindisi Airport2:45 PMBologna Airport$1111One-way1 transfer
- FR 43396:55 PM1h25Brindisi Airport8:20 PMBologna Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Bologna:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Bologna costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Bologna costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 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 Matera 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 Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane to go to Bologna by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 5 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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