There are 9 ways to get from Ferrara to Matera by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, bus
best- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BLQ - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 23m€44–170Train
- Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
9h 17m€120–253Bus
- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
11h 33m€49–102Drive 711.2 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Materacar 711.2 km
7h 18m€113–163Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VCE - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 7m€51–188Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain
- Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VRN - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 36m€68–279Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
- Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PSA - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 28m€71–269Train, bus
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bari Centraletrain Fr
- Take the bus from Bari Centrale to Altamurabus Bari
9h 54mBus via Policoro
- Take the bus from Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione to Policoro Central Bus Stationbus Inter SAJ 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Policoro to Materabus 354
12h 55m€84–152
Ferrara to Matera by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Matera is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Matera. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Matera. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Ferrara and Matera is 702 km. The road distance is 711.2 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Matera without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €120 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Ferrara to Matera, including transfers.
Ferrara to Matera bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.
Ferrara to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Matera is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Matera, Italy?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Firenze S.M.N., Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennedy to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Bologna Autostazione in around 11h 33m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Pisa International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Pisa International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Pisa International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- [email protected]
- 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
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 Policoro to Matera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara to Matera bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Ferrara to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Matera is 711 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Ferrara to Matera.
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