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Compare bus and flight for Naples to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €316.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €316 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Naples to Matera
Compare the available ways to get from Naples to Matera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Matera:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Matera costing on average €25.
A bus is €296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Matera costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €34. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 55m 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 Naples to Matera
How to get from Naples to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12012:00 PM 4h25 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark 6:25 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12012:00 PM 4h25 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark 6:25 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:15 AM 3h45 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3212:00 PM 4h45 Napoli, Metropark Staz.FS Terminalbus 6:45 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
· 6:15 AM 4h05 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark 10:20 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
· 2:45 PM 4h25 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark 7:10 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Matera:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Matera costing on average €25.
A bus is €296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Matera costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Matera as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Napoli Afragola and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Napoli, Napoli Centrale and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with ITA, BA Euroflyer, British Airways to go to Matera by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciargento to go to Matera by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus.
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