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

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Matera is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 56m.

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 6h 50m and costs €45 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Alba and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba to Matera. However, there are services departing from ALBA - Stazione FS and arriving at Matera via Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi, Asti SR10 and Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Alba and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Alba to Matera. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Matera Sud via Torino Porta Susa, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

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 €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 Inter Saj, depart from Asti SR10 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 €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Policoro, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Alba to Matera bus arrive?

Alba to Matera bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Policoro Central Bus 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.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 338+ hotels available in Matera.

Alba to Matera - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 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
6h 50m
€50–133
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
€180–346
Bus via Policoro
1. Take the bus from Asti SR10 to Policoro Central Bus Stationbus Inter SAJ 10
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Materabus 354
17h 35m
€83–157
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Asti to Bari Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus Bari / ...
14h 26m
€90–170
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 31m
€63–166
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 di 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
8h 33m
€86–191
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 di 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 43m
€69–244
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 43m
€153–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus 47
2. Take the bus from Torino to Materabus Torino
18h 56m
€65–123
Drive 993.9 km
1. Drive from Alba to Materacar 993.9 km
9h 20m
€155–224

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

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12h 24mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,016.7 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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 - Stazione FS to Matera via ASTI - Movicentro, Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi, Incrocio Ss 10 - Svincolo Autostradale Asti-Ovest, Asti SR10, Policoro Central Bus Station, and Policoro in around 17h 35m.

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