The average train between Trieste and Matera takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 4 times a day between Trieste and Matera. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Matera at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Trieste Airport and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Matera. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Matera station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Trieste to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Airport station.
Trieste to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Altamura station.
Book your Trieste to Matera train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Trieste and Matera is 599.6 km. The road distance is 1,200 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Matera Sud via Trieste Airport, Venezia Mestre, Bologna Centrale, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 13h 54m.