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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Matera is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 20h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Matera. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Matera via Grenoble and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.

How far is it from Lyon to Matera?

The distance between Lyon and Matera is 1476 km. The road distance is 1314.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Matera without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €200 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 15h 8m to get from Lyon to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Matera bus from?

Lyon to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Matera train from?

Lyon to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Matera?

The best way to get from Lyon to Matera is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Matera bus arrive?

Lyon to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.

Where does the Lyon to Matera train arrive?

Lyon to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Matera is 1314 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Lyon to Matera.

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

Book your Lyon to Matera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Matera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
15h 8m
€201–387
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LYS - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 51m
€66–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoblebus 766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Baribus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
20h 50m
€91–158
Drive 1,314.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Materacar 1,314.4 km
12h 35m
€206–297
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 47m
€87–207
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
17h 13m
€161–391
Bus, train, Italobus Connections
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain Re
3. Take the bus from Salerno to Materabus
22h 38m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane GVA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 36m
€96–263
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale 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
10h 51m
€95–228
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LYS - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train
10h 14m
€103–276

Lyon to Matera by train, foot, and bus (Trenitalia)

1Weekly Services

15h 8mAverage Duration

€201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,476.4 km
Duration: 15h 8m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Matera Centrale Station via Torino Porta Susa, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina Scalo in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Matera via Grenoble and Bari in around 20h 50m.

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