The cheapest and fastest coaches from Matera to Florence
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
9 h 2 m
Average duration
9 h 27 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Matera to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Florence will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 25 buses that leave Matera for Florence every day 2 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 9 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 2 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 51 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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3826 · 2418
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8920Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Matera to Florence
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Matera to Florence 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 46m. 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 flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 559 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £139 Average Price |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Matera to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Florence coaches for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
324+ 9948 | 07:40 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h37 | 17:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
324+ 8920 | On time 07:40 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h51 | 17:31 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
324+ 8922 | On time 07:40 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h51 | 18:31 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
326+ 8158 | On time 10:45 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h32 | 20:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
326+ 9962 | 10:45 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h32 | 21:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
326+ 8968 | 10:45 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h12 | 19:57 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h40 | 22:35 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 12h04 | 22:59 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:55 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 15h10 | 06:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
3826 · 2418 | 15:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h55 | 02:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
3826 · 2422 | 15:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h55 | 01:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
3826 · 2792 | 15:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h14 | 02:14 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
2214 · 1121 | 18:15 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 13h05 | 07:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
103 | 21:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h35 | 07:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
117 · 109 | 22:15 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h55 | 08:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h55 | 10:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 17 January | |||||
320+ 8134 | 03:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h17 | 14:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
320+ 9932 | 03:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h17 | 13:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
320+ 9940 | 03:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 12h17 | 15:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:05 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 14h15 | 19:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 changes | |
202 · 206 | 05:15 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h35 | 16:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
202 · 204+ 8134 | 05:15 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 9h02 | 14:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
202 · 204+ 9940 | 05:15 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h02 | 15:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
202 · 204+ 8918 | 05:15 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 10h16 | 15:31 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
2726 | 05:30 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h20 | 16:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Matera to Florence
Buses from Matera to Florence run on average 10 times per day, taking around 9h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus from Matera to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Matera to Florence with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus 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 Florence coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera to Florence 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 Florence, 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 Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1), located 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Matera and Florence
- 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
- 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
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