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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Matera is to bus which costs €20 - €65 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Matera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Matera station. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Matera Centrale Station via Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Venice to Matera?

The distance between Venice and Matera is 693 km. The road distance is 779.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Matera without a car is to train via Florence which takes 10h 14m and costs €80 - €180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Venice to Matera bus from?

Venice to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Matera train from?

Venice to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train or bus from Venice to Matera?

The best way to get from Venice to Matera is to train via Florence which takes 10h 14m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €65 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Venice to Matera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venice to Matera train arrive?

Venice to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bari Centrale station.

Can I drive from Venice to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Matera is 780 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Venice to Matera.

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

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Where can I stay near Matera?

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Venice to Matera - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Venice to Matera by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, 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.

Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VCE - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 5m
€60–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
15h 5m
€20–65
Train via Florence (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
10h 14m
€80–172
Drive 779.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Materacar 779.8 km
8h 29m
€119–171
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRS - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 21m
€57–154
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia 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
6h 25m
€61–197
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 26m
€66–270
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane VCE - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
7h 43m
€48–172
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bari Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain Bari
10h 51m
€69–141
Bus via Ancona
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Anconabus N433
2. Take the bus from Ancona Central Train Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus MarinoBus 116*
15h 58m

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

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10h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 693.4 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Firenze S.M.N., Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo once daily. Tickets cost €20–65 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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