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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Matera is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Matera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Matera. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Matera. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Napoli Afragola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Rome to Matera?

The distance between Rome and Matera is 448 km. The road distance is 414.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Matera without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Rome to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Matera bus from?

Rome to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Matera train from?

Rome to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Matera?

The best way to get from Rome to Matera is to train via Casoria which takes 6h 46m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Matera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Matera train arrive?

Rome to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.

Can I drive from Rome to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Matera is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Rome to Matera.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Matera?

Book your Rome to Matera train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rome to Matera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Matera.

Rome to Matera - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Matera by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Salernotrain 8913 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Materabus 577 / ...
5h 9m
€45–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Materabus N575 / ...
6h 30m
€28–65
Train via Casoria
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
6h 46m
€59–133
Drive 414.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Materacar 414.8 km
5h 9m
€65–93
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FCO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4h 57m
€30–132
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
7h 17m
€50–131
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
2. Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Materacar
6h 5m
€84–246
Fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FCO - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
7h 36m
€74–196

Rome to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.7 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Napoli Afragola, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Matera twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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How to get fromRome to Materaby train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Matera by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

Train, bus

Bus

Train via Casoria

Drive 414.8 km

Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus

Train (Trenitalia)

Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive

Fly to Naples Airport, bus