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

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Matera is to bus via Bologna which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €45 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Matera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferrara and arriving at Matera. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Matera?

The distance between Ferrara and Matera is 755 km. The road distance is 706 km.

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

The best way to get from Ferrara to Matera without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Ferrara to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Matera bus from?

Ferrara to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Ferrara station.

Where does the Ferrara to Matera bus arrive?

Ferrara to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Matera station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Matera is 706 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Ferrara to Matera.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ferrara to Matera?

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Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ferrara to Matera by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bari Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus Bari / ...
8h 19m
€107–201
Bus via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Materabus Bologna - Matera / ...
11h 38m
€44–82
Train, bus via Rome
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Roma Terminitrain 8903 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Materabus N575 / ...
10h 36m
€86–166
Drive 706 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Materacar 706 km
7h 26m
€110–158
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BLQ - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 23m
€46–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrara to Materabus Ferrara - Matera
14h 30m
€50–90
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VCE - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 2m
€48–176
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Drive from Ferrara to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PSA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 2m
€74–218
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain
2. Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VRN - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 37m
€70–260
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane VCE - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
8h 29m
€61–208

Ferrara to Matera by train, subway, and bus

16Weekly Services

10h 36mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.5 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Kennedy to Matera via Bologna in around 11h 38m.

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