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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Matera is to bus which costs €25 - €60 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Matera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma Bus Station station and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Bologna Centrale, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Parma to Matera?

The distance between Parma and Matera is 915 km. The road distance is 783.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Matera without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Parma to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Matera bus from?

Parma to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Matera train from?

Parma to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Matera?

The best way to get from Parma to Matera is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €60 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Parma to Matera bus arrive?

Parma to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Where does the Parma to Matera train arrive?

Parma to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Parma to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Matera is 784 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Parma to Matera.

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

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Where can I stay near Matera?

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Parma to Matera - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Parma to Matera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
9h 54m
€75–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
10h 50m
€25–60
Drive 783.6 km
1. Drive from Parma to Materacar 783.6 km
7h 31m
€121–174
Shuttle to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Milano Linate airportshuttle
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LIN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 30m
€82–336
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
10h 47m
€37–171
Bus via Potenza
1. Take the bus from Parma to Potenzabus
2. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus Potenza
13h 10m
€64–87
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BLQ - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 59m
€48–197
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BGY - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 5m
€73–367
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VRN - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 48m
€69–308
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
4. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PSA - BRI
5. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
8h 28m
€76–346
Shuttle to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Milano Linate airportshuttle
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG)plane LIN - FOG
3. Take the bus from Foggia to Baribus
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport Arrivals Terminal to Matera Via Moro Aldobus
8h 50m
€128–479

Parma to Matera by train, foot, and bus (Trenitalia)

6Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 914.7 km
Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a train from Parma to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Bologna Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–60 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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