How to Get to Matera: Your 2025 Travel Guide

The main airports serving Matera are:

• Bari (BRI) - Karol Wojtyla Airport: ~65 km away (Most convenient)
• Brindisi (BDS) - Salento Airport: ~155 km away
• Naples (NAP) - Capodichino Airport: ~250 km away

Several bus companies offer direct connections from Bari Airport to Matera. It is the most direct and often cheapest option. You can compare routes on Checkmybus. Key operators include:

• Miccolis
• Cotrab
• Grassani & Garofalo

Traveling by train requires two steps:

1. Airport to Bari Centrale: Take the metro train (FR2 line) from the airport to Bari's central station, Bari Centrale.
2. Bari Centrale to Matera: From Bari Centrale, take the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (F.A.L.) regional train to Matera. The journey takes about 90 minutes. Matera has three main stations: Serra Rifusa, Villa Longo, and Matera Centrale. We recommend getting off at Matera Centrale, which is the most central stop.

You can rent a car from various providers at Bari Airport. We recommend Drivalia (connected to Concessionaria Maffei, a selected partner of the Matera City Pass) for a trusted local option. Alternatively, taxis and private driver services (Noleggio con Conducente - NCC) are available outside the arrivals terminal.

Buses provide an affordable and easy way to get to Matera from other major Italian cities. You can compare all available options on websites like Checkmybus. Main operators include:

• FlixBus
• MarinoBus
• Itabus

For those who love the freedom of the road, here’s how to drive to Matera from various directions:

• From the North (Adriatic Coast): Take the A14 motorway, exiting at Bari Nord. Follow signs for Altamura-Matera.
• From Rome or Naples (Tyrrhenian Coast): Follow the A3 motorway to Sicignano, then take the Basentana state road towards Potenza, and finally follow signs for Matera.
• From the South (Calabria/Sicily): Use the SS106 Jonica state road, exiting at Matera near Metaponto.

For detailed maps and practical advice, visit our dedicated blog. It’s packed with insider tips to enhance your trip.
Don’t forget to check out the Matera City Pass — it’s free and offers exclusive discounts on museums, restaurants, and activities.