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

The cheapest way to get from Pienza to Matera is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pienza to Matera is to drive and fly and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Pienza and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Pienza to Matera. However, there are services departing from Pienza and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Buonconvento, Siena and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Pienza to Matera?

The distance between Pienza and Matera is 652 km. The road distance is 577 km.

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

The best way to get from Pienza to Matera without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Pienza to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pienza to Matera bus from?

Pienza to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Pienza to Matera?

The best way to get from Pienza to Matera is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Pienza to Matera bus arrive?

Pienza to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Can I drive from Pienza to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Pienza to Matera is 577 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Pienza to Matera.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Matera.

Pienza to Matera - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Pienza to Matera 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Chiusi-Chianciano T. to Roma Tiburtinatrain 4113 / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
8h 55m
€130–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 519
2. Take the bus from Roma Tiburtina to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
12h 34m
€45–73
Drive 577 km
1. Drive from Pienza to Materacar 577 km
6h 51m
€92–132
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Pienza to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PSA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 24m
€67–217
Train, Italobus Connections
1. Take the train from Chiusi-Chianciano T. to Salernotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Materabus 1113
12h 48m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Siena to Rionero in Vulturebus
2. Take the train from Rionero-Atella-Rip. to Potenza Centraletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Dante Alighieribus
17h 3m
€62–100
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Buonconvento to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BLQ - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 28m
€68–229

Pienza to Matera by bus and train

3Weekly Services

17h 3mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652.4 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Pienza to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Chiusi-Chianciano T., Roma Tiburtina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pienza to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Buonconvento, Siena, Rome Tiburtina Bus station, and Roma Tiburtina in around 12h 34m.

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