The average train between Matera and Grottaglie takes 13h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Matera to Grottaglie. 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 Matera and Grottaglie. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matera is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Grottaglie at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Altamura and take an average of 13h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Matera to Grottaglie. However, there are services departing from Matera station and arriving at Grottaglie station via Modugno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
Matera to Grottaglie train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.
Matera to Grottaglie train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Matera to Grottaglie train tickets online with Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia.
The distance between Matera and Grottaglie is 71.7 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Matera Centrale Station to Grottaglie via Altamura, Modugno, Modugno, and Taranto in around 5h 31m.