The average train between Nice and Matera takes 21h 58m and the fastest train takes 21h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 Nice and Matera. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Matera at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 21h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nice to Matera? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Matera. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Matera station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
Nice to Matera train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Matera train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Altamura station.
The distance between Nice and Matera is 839.7 km. The road distance is 1,248 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Matera Sud via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 17h 17m.