The cheapest and fastest coaches from Catania to Matera
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
20 h 15 m
Average duration
20 h 28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catania to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Matera will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £74.
Of the 3 buses that leave Catania for Matera every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 376 km distance in an average of 20 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Catania to Matera
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £34.
Distance: 376 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£69 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Catania to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Matera coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Catania, Via D'Amico | 19h35 | 16:05 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
| Sunday 22 February | |||||
![]() | 08:25 Catania | 20h35 | 05:00 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Catania | 20h15 | 05:00 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Catania to Matera by coach or flight
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Why should you book Catania to Matera coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Itabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Itabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro to find the best option for your trip from Catania to Matera.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Itabus with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Catania to Matera.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro to find the best option for your trip from Catania to Matera.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Catania to Matera.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Matera
Buses from Catania to Matera run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 22:58. The fastest coach covers the 376 km distance in 19h 15m.
Distance 376 km |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 15m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 22:58 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Catania to MateraYou can travel by bus between Catania to Matera with Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Catania to Matera coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Matera by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Catania and Matera
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km)
- Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km)
- Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 14, 15
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