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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Pienza is to bus via Rome which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Pienza is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Pienza?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arriving at Pienza N.Insediamento via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Siena Autostazione and Buonconvento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Matera and Pienza?

No, there is no direct train from Matera to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and arriving at Chiusi-Chianciano T. via Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Matera to Pienza?

The distance between Matera and Pienza is 649 km. The road distance is 577.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Pienza without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Matera to Pienza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Pienza bus from?

Matera to Pienza bus services, operated by Autolinee Liscio, depart from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.

Where do I catch the Matera to Pienza train from?

Matera to Pienza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.

Train or bus from Matera to Pienza?

The best way to get from Matera to Pienza is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Rome, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Matera to Pienza bus arrive?

Matera to Pienza bus services, operated by Autolinee Liscio, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.

Where does the Matera to Pienza train arrive?

Matera to Pienza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.

Can I drive from Matera to Pienza?

Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Pienza is 577 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Matera to Pienza.

Where can I stay near Pienza?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Pienza.

Matera to Pienza - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Pienza by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train 4106 / ...
9h 10m
€127–206
Bus via Rome
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Roma Tiburtinabus
2. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Siena Central Train Stationbus Itabus
12h 36m
€43–72
Drive 577.5 km
1. Drive from Matera to Pienzacar 577.5 km
6h 54m
€94–135
Bus, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Palese Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BRI - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Via Matteottibus
8h 47m
€56–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Salerno Piazza delle Concordiabus Itabus
2. Take the train from Salerno to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train Ic
11h 45m
€53–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Policorobus 354
2. Take the bus from Policoro Central Bus Station to Bettolle Piazza del Popolo Bus Stationbus Inter SAJ 05 / ...
12h 57m
€57–105
Bus, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Palese Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BRI - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
4. Take the train from Empoli to Sienatrain
9h 20m
€61–250
Bus, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Palese Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BRI - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train
9h 46m
€50–185

Matera to Pienza by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

12h 36mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Matera to Pienza.

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Distance: 648.6 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Matera Centrale Station to Pienza via Ferrandina Scalo, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Roma Tiburtina, and Chiusi-Chianciano T. in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Pienza N.Insediamento via Roma Tiburtina, Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Siena Central Train Station, Siena Autostazione, and Buonconvento in around 12h 36m.

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