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 22m and costs €70 - €170.

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.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Matera. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Matera Sud via Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Locarno to Matera?

The distance between Locarno and Matera is 1149 km. The road distance is 1006 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 which takes 12h and costs €190 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 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 do I catch the Locarno to Matera train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Matera?

The best way to get from Locarno to Matera is to train which takes 12h and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €78 - €82 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Locarno to Matera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Locarno to Matera train arrive?

Locarno to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Locarno to Matera?

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Where can I stay near Matera?

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Locarno to Matera - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Matera by train (Trenitalia), 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
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
12h
€193–409
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
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 24m
€54–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the bus from Milan to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
15h 43m
€65–123
Drive 1,006 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Materacar 1,006 km
9h 49m
€178–257
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
€73–169
Train 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 train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
13h 30m
€164–379
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
14h 25m
€156–424
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
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
€84–297
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
€59–398
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRN - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 23m
€104–271

Locarno to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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12hAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Matera.

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Distance: 1,148.5 km
Duration: 12h

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 12h. Alternatively, 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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