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Compare train and bus for Matera to Polignano a Mare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Matera to Polignano a Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 15, while a train costs an average of zł 43.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 43 Average price | zł 15 Average price Cheapest | zł 61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Matera to Polignano a Mare
Compare the available ways to get from Matera to Polignano a Mare, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Polignano a Mare:
A bus is zł 29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Polignano a Mare costing on average zł 43.
Other travel options to Polignano a Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around zł 43 compared to roughly zł 61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 19. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Matera to Polignano a Mare
How to get from Matera to Polignano a Mare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Polignano a Mare is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Autobus FS Sud Est 150154:00 AM 3h35 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:35 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi zł 76 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
320+
Autobus FS Sud Est 150154:00 AM 3h35 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:35 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi zł 76 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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Regionale 44396:30 PM 2h34 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 9:04 PM Polignano a Mare station zł 100 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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Regionale 235074:00 AM 3h03 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:03 AM Polignano a Mare station zł 76 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale 43854:00 AM 3h55 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:55 AM Polignano a Mare station zł 76 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale 2353511:45 AM 2h48 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 2:33 PM Polignano a Mare station zł 81 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Polignano a Mare:
A bus is zł 29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Polignano a Mare costing on average zł 43.
Other travel options to Polignano a Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Polignano a Mare as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Matera Villa Longo and arrive in Polignano a Mare station.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Polignano a Mare by train.
- Travel with Itabus to go to Polignano a Mare by bus.
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