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ITRome to Matera Train & Bus Tickets
From Rome (Italy) to Matera (Italy) · about 368 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Rome to Matera, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €11.48 for travel on 12 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 6 h 32 min (25 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Rome to Matera: what to expect
Rome and Matera are about 368 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Italy, so no border formalities are required. At 368 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Rome–Matera tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €12.98, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Matera
- Matera's bread, known for its intense flavour and conical shape, has Protected Geographical Indication status. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Matera is a popular filming location and appeared in The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964). (Source: Wikipedia)
- The largest cistern under Matera's Piazza Vittorio Veneto is so big that it is navigable by boat. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Rome to Matera
How long does the journey from Rome to Matera take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 32 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Rome to Matera?
The lowest fare seen recently is €11.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 12 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026). Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €12.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Rome to Matera?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.