There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Matera 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 via Casoria
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
6h 11m€59–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
6h 45m€28–60Drive 414.8 km
- Drive from Rome to Materacar 414.8 km
5h 9m€65–94Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FCO - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4h 57m€31–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Salernotrain
- Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 48m€54–107Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
7h 5m€51–132Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
- Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Materacar
6h 5m€94–266
Rome to Matera by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Matera is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Matera. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Napoli Afragola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Rome and Matera is 472 km. The road distance is 414.8 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Matera without a car is to train via Casoria which takes 6h 11m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Rome to Matera, including transfers.
Rome to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Matera is to train via Casoria which takes 6h 11m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Matera, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Napoli Afragola, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo once daily. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Salerno to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Matera bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.
Rome to Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Matera is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Rome to Matera.
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