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Compare bus, train, and flight for Parma to Matera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł170 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train 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 zł170, while a train costs an average of zł449.
Distance: 427 miles (688 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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zł170 Average price Cheapest | zł449 Average price | zł418 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Parma to Matera:
A bus is zł125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Matera costing on average zł295.
A bus is zł279 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Matera costing on average zł449.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
Tickets start at around zł170 compared to roughly zł418 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł248. The journey takes 11h 7m versus 8h 40m 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 Parma to Matera
How to get from Parma to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22139:40 PM10h50Parma, Terminal Bus8:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzozł1251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
22139:40 PM10h50Parma, Terminal Bus8:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzozł1251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
22139:40 PM10h50Parma, Terminal Bus8:30 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzozł1251One-way0 transfers
Other options
201 · 20310:35 AM11h00Parma, Terminal Bus9:35 PMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzozł1581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM18h20Parma, Terminal Bus6:00 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzozł2041One-way2 transfers
063 · 0479:55 PM10h50Parma, Terminal Bus8:45 AMMatera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzozł2461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Matera:
A bus is zł125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Matera costing on average zł295.
A bus is zł279 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Matera costing on average zł449.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Matera as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Matera Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Petruzzi, FlixBus to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Matera by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Petruzzi.
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