The average train between Locarno and Matera takes 15h 51m and the fastest train takes 12h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno 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 3 times a day between Locarno and Matera. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Matera at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Matera. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Matera station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
Locarno to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altamura station.
Book your Locarno to Matera train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
The distance between Locarno and Matera is 877.9 km. The road distance is 1,044 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Matera Sud via Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 13h 30m.