There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Matera by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane GVA - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4h 10m€73–196Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
15h 27m€268–627Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Foggia Stationbus
- Take the bus from Foggia Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
18h 44m€89–119Drive 1,217.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Materacar 1,217.1 km
11h 54m€211–304Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Turinbus
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Bari Centrale to Altamurabus
18h 14m
Geneva to Matera by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Matera is to bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 18h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €70 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Matera. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus station and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Foggia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Matera. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Domodossola and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
The distance between Geneva and Matera is 1092 km. The road distance is 1217.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Matera without a car is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs €260 - €650.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Geneva to Matera, including transfers.
Geneva to Matera bus services, operated by Sellitto, depart from Geneva - Bus station.
Geneva to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Matera is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs €260 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 18h 44m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Matera, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Foggia Station and Foggia Bus Station in around 18h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–190
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €50–75
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–290
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150–300
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Book at
- marozzivt.it
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- info@sellitto.com
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Foggia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75–95
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Foggia Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bari Centrale to Altamura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Matera bus services, operated by Sellitto, arrive at Foggia Station.
Geneva to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Matera is 1217 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Geneva to Matera.
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