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Rome to Matera buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rome and Matera takes 6h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rome to Matera. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 17m
Duration
460 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Rome to Matera bus times

Buses run twice daily between Rome and Matera. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Matera at 6:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rome to Matera? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 460 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Matera, Italy?

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo once daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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