There are 8 ways to get from Spain to Matera by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), car ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport, bus
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BCN - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 49m€51–151Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
22h 5m€277–524Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Turinbus FlixBus N740
- Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
27h 35m€131–255Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Salernotrain Ic
- Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus
36h 6m€186–337Fly from Valencia Airport, bus
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VLC - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 1m€68–171Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MAD - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 35m€65–180Bus via Genoa
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Genova to Gioia del Collebus
29h 2m€136–222Drive 1,748.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Materacar 1,748.9 km
17h 42m€279–403
Spain to Matera by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Matera. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Matera. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
The distance between Spain and Matera is 1309 km. The road distance is 1748.9 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Matera without a car is to train which takes 22h 5m and costs €270 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Spain to Matera, including transfers.
Spain to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Spain to Matera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Matera is to train which takes 22h 5m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 27h 35m.
What companies run services between Spain and Matera, Italy?
You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 22h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Turin and Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in around 27h 35m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Thursday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Book at
- marozzivt.it
Bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Book at
- marozzivt.it
Bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Book at
- marozzivt.it
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Spain to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.
Spain to Matera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Matera is 1749 km. It takes approximately 17h 42m to drive from Spain to Matera.
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