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Compare bus and train for Matera to Tropea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Tropea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus 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 $50, while a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 6h 29m versus 3h 54m 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 Tropea
How to get from Matera to Tropea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Tropea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 9h24 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 3:29 PM Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 9h24 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 3:29 PM Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 9h24 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 3:29 PM Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FRECCIALINK LK114+
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
Regionale 548610:20 AM 9h54 Matera Centrale 8:14 PM Tropea station $80 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 9h54 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 3:59 PM Rosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Tropea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Rosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tropea by bus.
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