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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Messina to Matera
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
10 h 24 m
Average duration
11 h 21 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Messina to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Matera will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 buses that leave Messina 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 290 km distance in an average of 11 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 24 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 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 train for Messina to Matera
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £39, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 290 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£62 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Messina to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Matera coaches for today, Friday 28 November. 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 | 09:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h05 | 05:00 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:50 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 18h15 | 16:05 Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Matera
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Buses from Messina to Matera run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 290 km distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 290 km |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Messina to MateraYou can travel by bus between Messina to Matera with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Messina to Matera coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Messina and Matera
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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