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Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $249.
Distance: 499 miles (804 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $249 Average price | $114 Average price | $272 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Matera:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Matera costing on average $114 (€96).
A bus is $166 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Matera costing on average $249 (€209).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€70) compared to roughly $272 (€228) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $189 (€159). The journey takes 14h 2m versus 9h 21m 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 Milan to Matera
How to get from Milan to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22138:05 PM12h25Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)8:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
22138:05 PM12h25Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)8:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16376:15 AM1h25Milan Linate Airport7:40 AMBari Palese Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
Other options
99391:40 PM8h11Milan Centrale9:51 PMMolfetta station$1251One-way0 transfers
99391:40 PM8h30Milan Centrale10:10 PMBari Centrale$1251One-way0 transfers
22137:20 PM13h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano8:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$301One-way0 transfers
3827 · 120112:30 AM17h55Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)6:25 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$361One-way1 transfer
0479:05 PM11h40Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)8:45 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo$381One-way0 transfers
FR 2785:45 AM1h40Milan Malpensa Airport7:25 AMBari Palese Airport$411One-way0 transfers
FR 34489:35 AM1h40Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport11:15 AMBrindisi Airport$551One-way0 transfers
FR 28584:20 PM1h40Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport6:00 PMBrindisi Airport$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Matera:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Matera costing on average $114 (€96).
A bus is $166 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Matera costing on average $249 (€209).
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Matera as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in {arrivalStation_3}.
- Travel with Italo to go to Matera by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, easyJet, Ryanair, Neos Air, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Matera by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
- 18 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, easyJet, Ryanair, Neos Air.
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