How to travel from Matera to Florence

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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $81.

Distance: 347 miles (559 km)

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Flight

$43

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Cheapest

$126

Average price

$104

Average price

9h 45m

Average total duration

9h 15m

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30m

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7h 28m

Average total duration

6h 58m

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30m

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4h 37m

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1h 37m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

Marino Autolinee

Most popular bus company

Frecciarossa

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Volotea

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from Matera to Florence

How to get from Matera to Florence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Matera to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:55PM15h10
Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
07:05AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:55PM15h10
Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
07:05AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 548
12:45PM1h20
Bari Palese Airport
02:05PMBologna Airport
$1111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaFRECCIALINK LK114+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9588
10:20AM7h26
Matera Centrale
05:46PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$1041One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55AM11h40
Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
11:35PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
$641One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55AM12h04
Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
11:59PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$641One-way
1 transfer
Marino Autolinee130
10:00PM10h35
Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
08:35AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$671One-way
0 transfers
Sitabasilicata81+ITAAZ1612 · AZ1677
07:00AM7h15
Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)
02:15PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1121One-way
2 transfers
Sitabasilicata81+ITAAZ1612 · AZ1679
07:00AM11h25
Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)
06:25PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1121One-way
2 transfers
Cotrap02 - 22+ITAAZ1616 · AZ1679
10:45AM7h40
Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)
06:25PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1331One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Matera to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Matera to Florence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Matera and Florence including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Matera to Florence is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Florence:

A bus is $0.26 (€0.21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Florence costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Florence costing on average $81 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Matera to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 53m.

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

The distance from Matera to Florence is approximately 347 miles (559 km).
The average frequency per day from Matera to Florence is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Matera to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Matera 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Matera to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea, KM Malta Airlines, ITA to go to Florence by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Matera to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Matera to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
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