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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of CHF 30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 30, while a flight costs an average of CHF 305.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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CHF 30 Average price Cheapest | CHF 305 Average price | CHF 44 Average price | CHF 87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Matera
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Matera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Matera:
A bus is CHF 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Matera costing on average CHF 44.
A bus is CHF 275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Matera costing on average CHF 305.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around CHF 30 compared to roughly CHF 87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 57. The journey takes 6h 40m versus 4h 32m 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 Rome to Matera
How to get from Rome to Matera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Matera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
120111:15 AM 7h10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 6:25 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1201
11:15 AM 7h10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 6:25 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 58165:45 PM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 6:55 PM Bari Palese Airport CHF 89 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 9939
5:30 PM 4h21 Rome Termini 9:51 PM Molfetta station CHF 71 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9939
5:12 PM 4h39 Rome Tiburtina 9:51 PM Molfetta station CHF 71 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9939
5:30 PM 4h40 Rome Termini 10:10 PM Bari Centrale CHF 71 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM 6h35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 5:05 PM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
11:30 PM 6h30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 6:00 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers - 133
11:50 PM 5h55 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 5:45 AM Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 AM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 10:35 AM Bari Palese Airport CHF 155 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1617+
81R9:25 AM 5h30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 2:55 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) CHF 158 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1617+74R
9:25 AM 8h50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 6:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) CHF 158 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Matera:
A bus is CHF 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Matera costing on average CHF 44.
A bus is CHF 275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Matera costing on average CHF 305.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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 Bari Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Matera by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Luxair, British Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, Ryanair to go to Matera by flight.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciargento to go to Matera by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus.
- 11 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
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