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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 $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $68, while a flight costs an average of $233.
Distance: 427 miles (688 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $233 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Parma to Matera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Matera:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Matera costing on average $108.
A bus is $165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Matera costing on average $233.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41. The journey takes 12h 13m 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.
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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.
8:40 PM 10h50 Parma 7:30 AM Matera $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:40 PM 10h50 Parma 7:30 AM Matera $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:40 PM 10h50 Parma 7:30 AM Matera $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:35 AM 11h00 Parma 7:35 PM Matera $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Matera:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Matera costing on average $108.
A bus is $165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Matera costing on average $233.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana and arrive in Molfetta station.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Swiss, Air Baltic, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Neos Air, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Matera by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with Italo to go to Matera by train.
- 19 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, Neos Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Italo.
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