There are 4 ways to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera by plane, bus, busferry, 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 to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MLA - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3h 40m€34–151Bus and ferry, train, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
- Take the train from Siracusa to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the bus from Lamezia Terme to Materabus
17h 45m€304–402Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane MLA - SUF
- Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Materacar
4h 23m€71–234Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Policoro Via Bolognabus
- Take the bus from Policoro to Materabus 354
18h 9m€284–358
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €30 - €160 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €30 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera. However, there are services departing from Malta Airport 2 and arriving at Matera via Valletta, Pozzallo - Padre Pio, Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
The distance between Malta Airport (MLA) and Matera is 686 km.
The best way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera without a car is to bus and ferry and train and bus which takes 17h 45m and costs €300 - €410.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera, including transfers.
Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 1318+ hotels available in Matera.
What companies run services between Malta Airport (MLA), Malta and Matera, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Malta Airport (MLA) to Matera. However, you can fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malta Airport 2 to Matera via Bombi 3A, Valletta, Pozzallo, Ispica, Siracusa, Lamezia Terme C., and Lamezia Terme in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–120
Flights from Malta International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Siracusa to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 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 Policoro to Matera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lamezia Terme to Matera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Policoro Via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide





















