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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Lucera is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Lucera is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Matera and Lucera?

No, there is no direct train from Matera station to Lucera. However, there are services departing from Matera Centrale Station and arriving at Lucera 2 via Altamura, Bari Centrale and Foggia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Matera to Lucera?

The distance between Matera and Lucera is 216 km. The road distance is 161.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Lucera without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €13 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Matera to Lucera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Lucera train from?

Matera to Lucera train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.

Train or bus from Matera to Lucera?

The best way to get from Matera to Lucera is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €13 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Matera to Lucera train arrive?

Matera to Lucera train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Bari Centrale station.

Can I drive from Matera to Lucera?

Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Lucera is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Matera to Lucera.

Where can I stay near Lucera?

There are 287+ hotels available in Lucera.

Matera to Lucera - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Matera to Lucera by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Foggia Bus Stationbus Itabus
3h 38m
€13–24
Train
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain Matera sud / ...
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Foggiatrain Fa / ...
4h 26m
€17–36
Drive 161.9 km
1. Drive from Matera to Luceracar 161.9 km
2h 26m
€25–37

Matera to Lucera by bus and train

8Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Lucera, Italy?

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Foggia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matera Centrale Station to Lucera 2 via Altamura, Bari Centrale, and Foggia in around 4h 26m.

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