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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Matera is to bus via Benevento which costs €60 - €75 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Matera. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Matera piazza Matteotti via Potenza, Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Matera?

The distance between Basel and Matera is 1366 km. The road distance is 1238.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Matera without a car is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 14h 59m to get from Basel to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Matera bus from?

Basel to Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Matera train from?

Basel to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Matera?

The best way to get from Basel to Matera is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €88 - €90 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Matera bus arrive?

Basel to Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Potenza, Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Basel to Matera train arrive?

Basel to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Matera is 1238 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Basel to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Matera.

Basel to Matera - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Matera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
14h 59m
€189–621
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
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
10h 7m
€60–395
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Senise
2. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus Potenza
20h 20m
€89–90
Drive 1,238.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Materacar 1,238.3 km
12h 6m
€217–314
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
17h 23m
€151–636
Bus via Benevento
1. Take the bus from Basilea Badisher to Beneventobus
2. Take the bus from Benevento to Materabus 562
22h 20m
€63–72
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
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
10h 3m
€78–463
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano 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
10h 47m
€93–528
Fly Basel to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train
9h 56m
€76–275
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FKB - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 46m
€94–313
Fly Basel to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BSL - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 22m
€69–223
Fly Basel to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BSL - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
10h 22m
€89–333

Basel to Matera by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

14h 59mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,366.2 km
Duration: 14h 59m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 14h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Matera piazza Matteotti via Potenza, Terminal Bus in around 20h 20m.

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