The average train between Lyon and Matera takes 22h 23m and the fastest train takes 16h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon 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 once daily between Lyon and Matera. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Matera at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 22h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 8m • 3 changes
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24h 8m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Matera. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Matera station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
Lyon to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Altamura station.
The distance between Lyon and Matera is 1,106.3 km. The road distance is 1,562 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Matera Sud via Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 17h 14m.