The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence to Matera
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 13 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Matera will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 14 buses that leave Florence for Matera every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 11 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 30 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.
2495 · 38254:1511h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)15:30Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£231One-way1 change
2701 · 38253:1512h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)15:30Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£311One-way1 change
3897 · 38253:4511h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)15:30Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£351One-way1 change
13120:3010h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:20Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£431One-way0 changes
1121 · 11158:2512h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)21:05Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£481One-way1 change
13120:3010h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:20Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£431One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus6:0011h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)17:05Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£621One-way1 change
2495 · 38254:1511h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)15:30Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£231One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus5:4011h25Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo17:05Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£621One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:3011h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo£581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Florence to Matera
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Florence to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 559 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £91 Average Price |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Matera coaches for today, Thursday 11 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h30 | 6:00 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
2728 · 2213 | 20:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h10 | 8:30 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
131 | 20:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h50 | 7:20 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 12 June | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h25 | 15:35 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 14h00 | 15:35 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 2 changes | |
2701 · 3825 | 3:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h15 | 15:30 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
3897 · 3825 | 3:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h45 | 15:30 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
2495 · 3825 | 4:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h15 | 15:30 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 11h25 | 17:05 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h05 | 17:05 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
1121 · 1115 | 8:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h40 | 21:05 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h30 | 0:30 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
207 · 203 | 10:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h30 | 21:35 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Matera
Buses from Florence to Matera run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus from Florence to MateraYou can travel by bus between Florence to Matera with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Florence to Matera coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- 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 Florence and Matera
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 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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