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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €200 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Matera. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Matera via Barcelona - North Bus Station and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 35m.

How far is it from Madrid to Matera?

The distance between Madrid and Matera is 1787 km. The road distance is 2307.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Matera without a car is to train which takes 24h 57m and costs €210 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Madrid to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Matera bus from?

Madrid to Matera bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Matera?

The best way to get from Madrid to Matera is to train which takes 24h 57m and costs €210 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 37h 35m.

Where does the Madrid to Matera bus arrive?

Madrid to Matera bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Matera is 2308 km. It takes approximately 23h 21m to drive from Madrid to Matera.

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

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Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Matera by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, Trenitalia), train, 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.

Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MAD - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 30m
€63–192
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
24h 57m
€211–505
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
33h
€150–305
Drive 2,307.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Materacar 2,307.7 km
23h 21m
€359–518
Fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MAD - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
9h 52m
€67–195
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane MAD - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Materabus
10h 12m
€84–248
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
25h 10m
€211–545
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus 577 / ...
37h 35m
€139–232
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3417 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
44h 15m
€101–201

Madrid to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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24h 57mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,786.5 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 24h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Matera via Barcelona - North Bus Station, Naples - Bus Station, and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 37h 35m.

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