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Compare bus, train, and flight for Matera to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $304.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $95 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Matera to Florence
Compare the available ways to get from Matera to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Florence:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Florence costing on average $95.
A bus is $240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Florence costing on average $304.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $126. The journey takes 10h 24m versus 7h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Matera to Florence
How to get from Matera to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 PM 15h25 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 PM 15h25 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 61859:05 AM 1h20 Bari Palese Airport 10:25 AM Pisa International Airport $98 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIALINK LK114+
FRECCIAROSSA 958810:20 AM 7h26 Matera Centrale 5:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella $118 1 One-way 1 transfer
13010:00 PM 10h35 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 8:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $53 1 One-way 0 transfers- 202 · 206
6:15 AM 11h35 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $54 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15 AM 14h55 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 2:10 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
- AZ1622 · AZ1679
3:20 PM 2h55 Brindisi Airport 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport $111 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1616 · AZ1679
3:15 PM 3h00 Bari Palese Airport 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport $111 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1606 · AZ1681
7:30 PM 3h15 Bari Palese Airport 10:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Florence:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Florence costing on average $95.
A bus is $240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Florence costing on average $304.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Florence as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Italo to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Luxair, Ryanair to go to Florence by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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