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 €75 - €150 and takes 24h.

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 €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Matera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lione and arriving at Matera. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Matera. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Matera Sud via Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Matera?

The distance between Lyon and Matera is 1158 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 and bus which takes 14h 57m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 bus via Naples which takes 23h 35m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €390 and takes 15h 8m.

Where does the Lyon to Matera bus arrive?

Lyon to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi 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 337+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Matera by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
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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
€71–235
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
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
14h 57m
€178–342
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N580 / ...
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus N575 / ...
23h 35m
€108–181
Drive 1,314.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Materacar 1,314.4 km
12h 35m
€204–294
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 37m
€81–206
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 39m
€100–292
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LYS - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli to Materabus
9h 8m
€93–238
Train (Trenitalia)
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
€210–385
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 14m
€161–398
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lione to Materabus Lione - Matera
24h
€75–150

Lyon to Matera by bus

12Weekly Buses

23h 35mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,158.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon to Matera via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 23h 35m. Alternatively, 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.

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