How to travel from Matera to Florence

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 €36.

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

A bus is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Florence costing on average €68.

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Florence costing on average €101.

The fastest way to travel from Matera to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 24m.

The distance from Matera to Florence is approximately 347 miles (559 km).

The average frequency per day from Matera to Florence is:

• Around 23 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 1 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 Malta Air, Volotea, ITA to go to Florence by flight.
• Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
• Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Matera to Florence with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.
• 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.

To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.