The average train between Basel and Matera takes 19h 44m and the fastest train takes 14h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 twice daily between Basel and Matera. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Matera at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 19h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Matera. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Matera station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.
Basel to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altamura station.
Book your Basel to Matera train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Matera is 1,050.9 km. The road distance is 1,446 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Matera Sud via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 17h 23m.