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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Matera is to bus which costs €78 - €82 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs €45 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Matera. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Matera piazza Matteotti via Bellinzona and Potenza, Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Locarno to Matera?

The distance between Locarno and Matera is 997 km. The road distance is 1005.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Matera without a car is to train and bus via Reggio Emilia which takes 12h 4m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Locarno to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Matera bus from?

Locarno to Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where does the Locarno to Matera bus arrive?

Locarno to Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Potenza station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Matera is 1006 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Locarno to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Matera by train, plane, bus, 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, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio 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
7h 14m
€49–250
Train, bus via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
12h 4m
€163–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Potenza stationbus
2. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus Potenza
17h 15m
€79–82
Drive 1,005.8 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Materacar 1,005.8 km
9h 49m
€175–253
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LIN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 22m
€68–149
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BGY - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 41m
€84–305
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane MXP - QSR
4. Take the bus from Salerno Airport to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
5. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 23m
€68–382
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG)plane LIN - FOG
3. Take the train from Foggia to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
8h 50m
€100–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
12h 58m
€144–421
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
2. Take the bus from Como to Materabus Como - Matera
19h 58m
€60–176

Locarno to Matera by bus

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17h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 996.8 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Matera piazza Matteotti via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Potenza station, and Potenza, Terminal Bus in around 17h 15m.

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