The average train between Trieste and Matera takes 20h 37m and the fastest train takes 19h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste to Matera. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Trieste and Matera. The earliest departure is at 11:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Matera at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr and take an average of 20h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Matera. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Matera station via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
Trieste to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
Book your Trieste to Matera train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
The distance between Trieste and Matera is 599.6 km. The road distance is 1,120 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre, Firenze S.M.N., Firenze Campo Marte, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 12h 55m.