- Must visit
Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
Museum inside a furnished cave dwelling that shows how local families lived in Matera before modern rehousing.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cosenza to Matera
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 11 m
Buses on 05 Sept
5
Distance
154 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cosenza to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cosenza to Matera will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Fast coaches
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 buses from Cosenza to Matera, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 154 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 24 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.
FlixBus8:053h05Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)11:10Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£91One-way0 changes- FlixBus7:003h10Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)10:10Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£91One-way0 changes
Regionale 5692+
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
FRECCIALINK LK11510:507h51Cosenza Vaglio Lise18:41Matera Centrale£661One-way2 changes- Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692+FRECCIAROSSA 9588+FRECCIALINK LK11510:178h24Cosenza Campanella18:41Matera Centrale£671One-way3 changes
- Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692+FRECCIAROSSA 9588+FRECCIALINK LK11510:188h23Cosenza Monaco18:41Matera Centrale£671One-way3 changes
- FlixBus8:053h05Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)11:10Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus7:003h10Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)10:10Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£91One-way0 changes
- Regionale 5692+FRECCIAROSSA 9588+FRECCIALINK LK11510:507h51Cosenza Vaglio Lise18:41Matera Centrale£661One-way2 changes
- Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692+FRECCIAROSSA 9588+FRECCIALINK LK11510:188h23Cosenza Monaco18:41Matera Centrale£671One-way3 changes
- Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692+FRECCIAROSSA 9588+FRECCIALINK LK11510:178h24Cosenza Campanella18:41Matera Centrale£671One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach for Cosenza to Matera
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cosenza to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Cosenza to Matera is a coach with an average price of £9.
The fastest way to travel from Cosenza to Matera is by coach with an average journey time of 4h 13m.
Yes, you can take a coach between Cosenza and Matera.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Cosenza to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cosenza to Matera coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 7:00 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 3h10 | 10:10 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:05 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 3h05 | 11:10 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cosenza to Matera
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Buses from Cosenza to Matera run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 17:10. The fastest coach covers the 154 km distance in 3h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 154 km |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 0:55 |
Last bus 17:10 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Inter Saj from Cosenza to MateraYou can travel by bus between Cosenza to Matera with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Inter Saj for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£7
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Itabus
About
Itabus is a leading bus company in Italy, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to its customers. Itabus operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to standard buses, all equipped with air conditioning, comfortable seating, and onboard entertainment.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Itabus Duration
17h 19m
Cheapest Itabus Price
£11
Itabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Dedicated seating areas; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day
Inter Saj
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Inter Saj Duration
22h 10m
Cheapest Inter Saj Price
£12
Inter Saj frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Matera
Things to do in Matera
Discover the best of Matera — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Matera trip today.
- Must visit
Casa Noha
Working cave house with tools, cellars and domestic spaces that vividly presents daily life in the Sassi.
- Recommended
MUSMA
Contemporary sculpture museum in cave spaces and courtyards, known for exhibitions that pair modern art with Matera’s stone setting.
- Must visit
Sasso Caveoso
Ancient cave district of homes, lanes and terraces, ideal for wandering and seeing Matera’s most recognisable urban landscape.
- Must visit
Civita
Historic ridge between the two Sassi, with narrow lanes, churches and strategic viewpoints over the old town.
- Must visit
Sasso Barisano
Cave district with stepped streets and stone façades, popular for scenic walks and a slightly quieter atmosphere than Caveoso.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pane di Matera
Crisp, intensely flavoured bread made with local semolina and sourdough. Its long shelf life suited cave dwellers and it is a symbol of Matera.
Orecchiette alla materana
Fresh pasta shaped like small ears, traditionally served with tomato sauce, caciocavallo or lamb ragù. A staple across Basilicata homes.
Strascinati con peperoni cruschi
Durum wheat pasta with dried sweet peppers, often breadcrumbs and sometimes anchovy. The crunchy peppers are a hallmark of Lucanian cooking.
Baccanti
Refined dining in the Sassi focused on Basilicata ingredients, with elegant plating and a romantic setting in historic stone rooms.
Panificio Perrone
Popular bakery and casual eatery known for Pane di Matera, focaccia, pizza and quick local bites, ideal for tasting regional baked goods.
Osteria Pico
Traditional Matera restaurant in the Sassi serving Lucanian dishes, house pasta and local wine in a warm cave-like setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy: cave hotels can be pricey, but dining is reasonable and local buses are low-cost for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or rounded up. Leave €1-2 in cafés, round up taxi fares, and tip 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
My Bus Matera
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- Unknown
- Day pass
- None
To the city centre
Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo -> Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Matera
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- My Bus Matera is the official local bus app for routes, stops and real-time updates.
- I could not verify a current official single ticket or day pass fare from the available official sources, so check the operator before travel.
FAQs: Cosenza to Matera coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cosenza 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Cosenza to Matera can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cosenza to Matera is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Cosenza to Matera is 3h 5m to travel the 154 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Cosenza to Matera leaves at 0:55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Cosenza to Matera leaves at 17:10.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Cosenza to Matera with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Cosenza to Matera, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Inter Saj for the best way to get you to Matera. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cosenza and Matera and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Matera from Cosenza is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Cosenza to Matera is July.
Yes, you can take a coach between Cosenza and Matera.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Cosenza to Matera:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Cosenza to Matera for coach company FlixBus, Itabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Cosenza to Matera depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, Itabus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Cosenza to Matera.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Cosenza to Matera:
- 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Cosenza to Matera:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Cosenza to Matera. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Cosenza to Matera with the following coach company: FlixBus, Itabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Cosenza to Matera with the following coach company: FlixBus, Itabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Cosenza to Matera with the following coach company: FlixBus, Itabus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cosenza and Matera
Most Cosenza to Matera buses use the Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo station pair. Use this guide to compare Cosenza and Matera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Cosenza
Arrival bus stations in Matera
Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)Cosenza Bus Station, Via delle Medaglie D'oro, 87100
City-centre transport
Getting to Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) from Cosenza city centre
Bus138 · 3m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
Which Matera station do buses from Cosenza arrive at?
Buses from Cosenza to Matera arrive at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo is 1 km from Matera city centre.
Matera, Via Don Luigi SturzoVia Don Luigi Sturzo, Matera
City-centre transport
Getting to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo from Matera city centre
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo is 1 km from Matera city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus7, 14, 15
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo bus station facilities and services
Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km), Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km), Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo: Elevators, ramps.
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