The average train between Ancona and Matera takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Ancona 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Ancona and Matera. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Matera at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bari Centrale and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Matera. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Matera station via Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Ancona to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Altamura station.
Book your Ancona to Matera train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Ancona and Matera is 414 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Matera Sud via Bari Centrale and Altamura in around 7h 8m.