How to travel from Rome to Matera

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Matera including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Matera is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Matera costing on average $62 (€50).

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Matera costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Matera is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 15m.

Bus takes on average 6h 26m.

The distance from Rome to Matera is approximately 229 miles (370 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Matera is:

• Around 36 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, train, and flight 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, Terminal Bus 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 Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale to go to Matera by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Matera by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Matera by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Matera with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Italo, Intercity.
• 10 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.
• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Matera to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Matera, explore the ancient streets of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site with prehistoric cave dwellings. Visit the Matera Cathedral for stunning frescoes and city views, and Casa Noha for insights into local history. Discover the impressive engineering of the Palombaro Lungo underground cistern and enjoy modern art at MUSMA. Savor traditional Lucanian cuisine at local trattorias, join guided tours to learn about the city's cultural transformation, attend vibrant festivals, and take scenic walks along the Gravina River.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Matera's historic Sassi, rock churches, and local cuisine.