There are 7 ways to get from Matera to Rome by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr
5h 45m€57–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
6h 50m€23–60Drive 414.9 km
- Drive from Matera to Romecar 414.9 km
5h 13m€67–97Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BRI - FCO
4h 2m€31–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matera - Via Ugo La Malfa to Grassanobus Matera
- Take the train from Grassano-Garaguso-Tr to Roma Terminitrain Ic
7h 8m€48–89Bus, train to Brindisi Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Brindisitrain
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BDS - FCO
5h 27m€48–230Bus to Naples Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane NAP - FCO
6h 26m€72–190
Matera to Rome by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matera to Rome is to bus which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Matera to Rome is to bus and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €30 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Matera to Rome. However, there are services departing from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and arriving at Roma Termini via Napoli Afragola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Matera and Rome is 468 km. The road distance is 414.9 km.
The best way to get from Matera to Rome without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Matera to Rome, including transfers.
Matera to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.
Matera to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
The best way to get from Matera to Rome is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Matera, Italy and Rome, Italy?
You can take a bus from Matera Centrale Station to Roma Termini via Ferrandina Scalo, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Napoli Afragola in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni twice daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–120
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €23–120
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €29–180
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bari Centrale to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Matera to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Matera to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Rome is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Matera to Rome.
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