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Compare bus, train, and flight for Matera to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Matera to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$362 Average price | $52 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Rome:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Rome costing on average $52.
A bus is $324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Rome costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 4h 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 Rome
How to get from Matera to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
120211:05 AM7h10Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo6:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
120211:05 AM7h10Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo6:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16163:20 PM1h05Bari Palese Airport4:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
Other options
99287:12 AM4h18Molfetta station11:30 AMRome Termini$731One-way0 transfers
99286:50 AM4h40Bari Centrale11:30 AMRome Termini$731One-way0 transfers
202 · 2066:15 AM7h25Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo1:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:30 AM6h45Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo6:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 AM6h25Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo7:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$371One-way0 transfers
FR 707412:00 AM1h10Bari Palese Airport1:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$501One-way0 transfers
FR 58177:55 AM1h10Bari Palese Airport9:05 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
AZ161211:20 AM1h10Bari Palese Airport12:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Rome:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Rome costing on average $52.
A bus is $324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Rome costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Rome 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 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Rome by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa.
- 5 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.
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