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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Matera is to train and fly and bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Matera. However, there are services departing from Lugano Sud and arriving at Matera piazza Matteotti via Potenza, Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Lugano to Matera?

The distance between Lugano and Matera is 962 km. The road distance is 977 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Matera without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lugano to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Matera bus from?

Lugano to Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Lugano Sud station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Matera train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Matera?

The best way to get from Lugano to Matera is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Potenza, which costs €70 - €72 and takes 15h 8m.

Where does the Lugano to Matera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Matera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Matera is 977 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Lugano to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Matera.

Lugano to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Matera by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MXP - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 30m
€40–136
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
11h 20m
€169–361
Bus via Potenza
1. Take the bus from Lugano Sud to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Senise
2. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus Potenza
15h 8m
€70–71
Drive 977 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Materacar 977 km
9h 25m
€171–247
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
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
6h 48m
€60–201
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
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 10m
€73–272
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
12h 25m
€118–321
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
13h 44m
€131–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Salandra-Grottole Scalobus
2. Take the bus from Salandra to Matera piazza Matteottibus Potenza
16h 28m
€70–130

Lugano to Matera by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

11h 20mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.2 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Sud to Matera piazza Matteotti via Potenza, Terminal Bus in around 15h 8m.

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