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Compare train, bus, and flight for Matera to Parma
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $269.
Distance: 427 miles (688 km)
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price | $110 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Matera to Parma
Compare the available ways to get from Matera to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Parma:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Parma costing on average $110.
A bus is $200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Parma costing on average $269.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 12h 24m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $229 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161. The journey takes 11h 54m versus 7h 53m 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 Parma
How to get from Matera to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Parma is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 36546:05 AM 1h30 Bari Palese Airport 7:35 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 3654
6:05 AM 1h30 Bari Palese Airport 7:35 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 3654
6:05 AM 1h30 Bari Palese Airport 7:35 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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Regionale TTPER 1742010:20 AM 9h38 Matera Centrale 7:58 PM Parma station $105 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15 AM 18h10 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 5:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $39 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:35 AM 16h25 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 5:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus $40 1 One-way 1 transfer 
046 · 0626:30 PM 11h05 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 85811:05 AM 1h40 Brindisi Airport 12:45 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport $28 1 One-way 0 transfers- FR 2771
6:10 AM 1h40 Bari Palese Airport 7:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport $28 1 One-way 0 transfers 
U235189:30 PM 1h45 Brindisi Airport 11:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Parma:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Parma costing on average $110.
A bus is $200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Parma costing on average $269.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 12h 24m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Parma 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 Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Luxair, BA Euroflyer, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Swiss, Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings, Neos Air, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta to go to Parma by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Italo to go to Parma by train.
- 18 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, Neos Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Italo.
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