How to Get to Matera: Your 2026 Travel Guide
Compare all transport options, find the best rates, and plan your perfect journey to the City of the Sassi.
Complete Guide 2026
3
Main Airports
75min
From Bari (fastest)
€5
Minimum bus price
15+
Daily routes
Which Airport to Choose?
RECOMMENDED
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła
65 km(1h)
Connections:
Excellent (direct buses, trains, cars)BDS
Brindisi Salento
155 km(2h)
Connections:
Limited (mainly cars)NAP
Naples Capodichino
250 km(3h)
Connections:
Direct buses availableFrom Bari to Matera: Compare Options
Duration
75-90 min
Price
€5-8
Frequency
Every 1-2 hours
Advantages
- Cheapest
- Direct
- No transfers
Disadvantages
- Limited schedule
- May have delays
Operators and Bookings:
Links to search and book from individual operators
From Other Italian Cities
Rome
430 km from Matera
By Bus
Duration: 5-6h
Price: €25-45
FlixBus
Itabus
By Car
Duration: 4h 30min
Route: A3 → Basentana → Matera
Naples
250 km from Matera
By Bus
Duration: 3-4h
Price: €15-30
FlixBus
MarinoBus
By Car
Duration: 2h 45min
Route: A3 Sicignano → Basentana
Bari
65 km from Matera
By Bus
Duration: 1h 15min
Price: €5-8
Miccolis
Cotrab
By Car
Duration: 1h
Route: SS96 or SS99
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