How to travel from Rome to Matera

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Rome to Matera

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €19.

Distance: 229 miles (370 km)

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€23

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€133

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€79

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6h 29m

Average total duration

5h 59m

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30m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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4h 37m

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4h 7m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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Marino Autolinee

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Ryanair

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from Rome to Matera

How to get from Rome to Matera by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus3825
09:00AM6h30
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
03:30PMMatera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus3825
09:00AM6h30
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
03:30PMMatera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ1613
01:30PM1h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
02:35PMBari Palese Airport
$2341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:05PMMatera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo
$311One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee133
11:50PM5h55
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:45AMMatera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo
$281One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee133
11:15PM6h30
Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine"
05:45AMMatera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo
$281One-way
0 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 3074
12:40PM1h20
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
02:00PMBrindisi Airport
$1781One-way
0 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 5816
12:20PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
01:30PMBari Palese Airport
$1851One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ1613+Sitabasilicata74R
01:30PM6h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
07:45PMMatera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera)
$2381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Matera

Travel to Matera easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Matera.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Matera including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Matera is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Matera:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Matera costing on average $24 (€19).

A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Matera costing on average $53 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Matera is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 20m.

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Rome to Matera is approximately 229 miles (370 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Matera is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Matera as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Matera:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Matera Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Matera, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Matera by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Sitabasilicata to go to Matera by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Regionale to go to Matera by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Matera with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, ITA, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Matera often also extend their vacation to go to Bari, Naples, Bari Palese Airport, Salerno, Alberobello. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Matera and these popular destinations at a great price.
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