The cheapest and fastest coaches from Matera to Bologna
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
9 h 13 m
Average duration
9 h 48 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Matera to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Bologna will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 11 buses that leave Matera for Bologna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 605 km distance in an average of 9 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 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.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Matera to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Matera to Bologna 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 36m. 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 £50.
Distance: 605 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £99 Average Price |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Matera to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Bologna coaches for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:05 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 15h20 | 20:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
202 | 05:15 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h35 | 14:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2726 | 05:30 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 12h45 | 18:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
3826 | 15:05 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h35 | 02:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
046 | 17:30 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h20 | 02:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
103 | 21:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h15 | 06:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 12h40 | 12:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Matera to Bologna
Buses from Matera to Bologna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 605 km distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 605 km |
Average bus duration 9h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Matera to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Matera to Bologna with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Matera to Bologna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Matera and Bologna
- 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
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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