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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Matera is to bus via Caserta which costs €50 - €100 and takes 23h 49m.

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 - €290.

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 Don Luigi Sturzo via Grenoble and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi. 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 Torino Porta Susa, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

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 which takes 16h 13m and costs €150 - €390.

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 S.p.A., 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 16h 13m and costs €150 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €270 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 S.p.A., arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Matera is 1314 km. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Lyon to Matera.

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

Book your Lyon to Matera train tickets online with Omio.

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 1251+ 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 (Trenitalia), car, or train

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
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)LYS - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
6h 51m
€75–284
Bus via Caserta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Caserta Terminal BusItabus
2. Take the bus from Caserta Terminal Bus to Matera Via Don Luigi SturzoItabus
23h 49m
€51–99
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
16h 13m
€153–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoble766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Bari
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
20h 50m
€67–261
Drive 1,314.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Matera1,314.4 km
12h 29m
€202–292
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)TRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
9h 45m
€112–281
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)GVA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
8h 36m
€94–313
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)MXP - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
10h 28m
€89–311
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)LYS - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
10h 21m
€77–270
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari Centrale
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
17h 43m
€128–335

Lyon to Matera by train

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16h 13mAverage Duration

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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 train from Lyon Part Dieu to Matera Centrale Station via Torino Porta Susa, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 16h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Grenoble, Bari, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 20h 50m.

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