There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Sassi di Matera by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 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 30m€57–108Bus via Potenza
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma Tiburtina to Potenza Viale del Basentobus
- Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera - Via Ugo La Malfabus Potenza
6h 50m€30–37Drive 415.1 km
- Drive from Rome to Sassi di Materacar 415.1 km
5h 10m€67–97Fly 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 8m€31–141Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Ic
7h 19m€49–108Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Materabus N575 / ...
7h 47m€39–58Fly 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 Sassi di Materacar
6h 5m€94–265
Rome to Sassi di Matera by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Sassi di Matera is to bus via Potenza which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Sassi di Matera is to fly and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €30 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Sassi di Matera. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Matera - Via Ugo La Malfa via Potenza, Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Sassi di 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 30m.
The distance between Rome and Sassi di Matera is 474 km. The road distance is 415.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Sassi di Matera without a car is to train via Casoria which takes 6h 30m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Rome to Sassi di Matera, including transfers.
Rome to Sassi di Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Liscio, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.
Rome to Sassi di Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Sassi di Matera is to train via Casoria which takes 6h 30m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Potenza, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Sassi di Matera, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Sassi di Matera via Napoli Afragola, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Ferrandina, and Matera - Via Dante Alighieri in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Tiburtina to Sassi di Matera via Potenza, Terminal Bus and Matera - Via Ugo La Malfa in around 6h 50m.
- 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 Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–170
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0971 54673
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineeliscio.it
Bus from Roma Tiburtina to Potenza Viale del Basento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–29
- Schedules at
- autolineeliscio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Sassi di Matera bus services, operated by Autolinee Liscio, arrive at Potenza Viale del Basento station.
Rome to Sassi di Matera train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Sassi di Matera is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Rome to Sassi di Matera.
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