There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Matera (Station) by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Naples
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain 9927 / ...
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus N575
5h 44m€47–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
6h 45m€23–60Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
6h 20m€57–108Drive 414.6 km
- Drive from Rome to Matera (Station)car 414.6 km
5h 9m€67–96Fly 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
5h 22m€31–141Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Potenza Centraletrain Ic
- Take the bus from Potenza Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
7h€44–100Fly to Brindisi Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane FCO - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
6h 30m€49–229Fly 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 Matera (Station)car
6h 3m€94–265Fly to Naples Airport, bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FCO - NAP
- Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
7h 46m€76–192
Rome to Matera (Station) by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Matera (Station) is to bus which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Matera (Station) is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €100.
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 (Station). However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. via Napoli Afragola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Rome and Matera (Station) is 473 km. The road distance is 414.6 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Matera (Station) without a car is to train and bus via Naples which takes 5h 44m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Rome to Matera (Station), including transfers.
Rome to Matera (Station) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Matera (Station) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Matera (Station) is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Matera (Station), Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Matera (Station) via Napoli Afragola, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Ferrandina, and Matera - Via Dante Alighieri in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo once daily. Tickets cost €23–45 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
- €55–140
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Matera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Potenza Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Matera (Station) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.
Rome to Matera (Station) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Matera (Station) is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Rome to Matera (Station).
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