What is the cheapest way to get from Alba to Matera?

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Matera is to bus via Parma which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba to Matera?

The fastest way to get from Alba to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Alba and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba station to Matera. However, there are services departing from Alba Bus Station and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Parma Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Alba and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Alba to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Torino Porta Susa, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Alba to Matera?

The distance between Alba and Matera is 1017 km. The road distance is 993.9 km.

How do I travel from Alba to Matera without a car?

The best way to get from Alba to Matera without a car is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs €80 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Alba to Matera?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Alba to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Matera bus from?

Alba to Matera bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, depart from Alba Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Alba to Matera train from?

Alba to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Alba station.

Train or bus from Alba to Matera?

The best way to get from Alba to Matera is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Parma, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Alba to Matera bus arrive?

Alba to Matera bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, arrive at Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo station.

Where does the Alba to Matera train arrive?

Alba to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Alba to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Matera is 994 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Alba to Matera.

How do I get a train ticket from Alba to Matera?

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Where can I stay near Matera?

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Alba to Matera - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Alba to Matera by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h
€54–150
Bus via Parma
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Bus Station to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelobus MarinoBus 063
2. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
15h 45m
€53–120
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
12h 24m
€84–232
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Asti to Bari Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain Bari
15h 52m
€77–108
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LIN - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 49m
€71–228
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Asti to Genova P.Za Principetrain
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane GOA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 38m
€69–181
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Novaratrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MXP - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 47m
€66–196
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BGY - BRI
5. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 27m
€63–250
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
13h 42m
€91–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from ALBA URBANO - Stazione FS to SAVONA - Piazza del Popolobus 204
2. Take the bus from Savona to Gioia del Collebus
18h 42m
Drive 993.9 km
1. Drive from Alba to Materacar 993.9 km
9h 20m
€153–221

Alba to Matera by train, foot, and bus (Trenitalia)

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12h 24mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,016.7 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Alba to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Torino Porta Susa, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Parma Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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