The average train between Lugano and Matera takes 18h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Matera. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Matera at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 18h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Matera. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Matera station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
Lugano to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altamura station.
Book your Lugano to Matera train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
The distance between Lugano and Matera is 856.8 km. The road distance is 1,194 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Matera Sud via Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 14h 6m.