The average train between Taranto and Matera takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Taranto 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 5 times a day between Taranto and Matera. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Taranto is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Matera at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Modugno and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Matera. However, there are services departing from Taranto station and arriving at Matera station via Modugno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Taranto to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Taranto station.
Taranto to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Matera Sud station.
Book your Taranto to Matera train tickets online with Trenitalia and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
The distance between Taranto and Matera is 58.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Taranto to Matera Sud via Modugno, Modugno, and Altamura in around 4h 8m.