The average train between Matera and Otranto takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Matera to Otranto. 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 every 4 hours between Matera and Otranto. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matera is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Otranto at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Altamura and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Matera to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Matera station and arriving at Otranto station via Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Matera to Otranto train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.
Matera to Otranto train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Maglie station.
Book your Matera to Otranto train tickets online with Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Matera and Otranto is 169.4 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Matera Centrale Station to Otranto via Altamura, Bari Centrale, Lecce, and Maglie in around 7h 29m.