- 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 Pompei to Matera
Showing times and prices for 25 Aug
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
178 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Pompei to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pompei to Matera will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Fast coaches
Of the 2 buses that leave Pompei for Matera 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 178 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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.
13:054h05Pompei17:10Matera£241One-way0 changes- 14:054h05Pompei18:10Matera£251One-way0 changes
- 14:054h05Pompei18:10Matera£251One-way0 changes
- 13:054h05Pompei17:10Matera£241One-way0 changes
Live departures
Pompei to Matera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pompei to Matera coaches for today, Monday 24 August. 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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| 13:05 Pompei | 4h05 | 17:10 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:05 Pompei | 4h05 | 18:10 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 17:00 Pompei | 4h45 | 21:45 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pompei to Matera
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Buses from Pompei to Matera run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 4h 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 178 km |
Average bus duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
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: Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus from Pompei to MateraYou can travel by bus between Pompei to Matera with Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Marino Autolinee
About
MarinoBus is an Italian bus company with more than 200 destinations and 6,000 connections across Italy and Europe. Originally focused on Basilicata and Apulia, its network has expanded to cover the rest of Italy as well as Switzerland, France, Germany, and Luxembourg. All MarinoBus coaches are equipped with spacious reclining seats, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, WiFi, minibars, and color TVs. For your next trip, you can book the standard ticket, which includes one piece of hand luggage and up to two checked bags per passenger
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Price
£19
Marino Autolinee frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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
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.
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 Duration
5h 40m
Cheapest Price
£13
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.
Miccolis
About
Miccolis is an Italian bus company based in Southern Italy, operating regional and long-distance routes that connect cities and towns across Apulia, Basilicata, and Campania, as well as links to major hubs like Rome and Naples. Known for its reliability and affordability, Miccolis offers travelers a comfortable way to explore Italy. Its modern fleet of coaches features air conditioning, WiFi, and restrooms on many routes, making it a convenient option for both daily commuters and leisure passengers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
£20
Miccolis frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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
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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: Pompei to Matera coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pompei 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 Pompei to Matera can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Pompei to Matera is £22; 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 Pompei to Matera is 4h 5m to travel the 178 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 Pompei to Matera leaves at 0:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Pompei to Matera leaves at 23:50.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Pompei to Matera with Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Pompei to Matera, you can count on Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Matera. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Pompei and Matera and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Pompei , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, Napoli, Napoli Centrale, Napoli, Autostazione Metropark, Salerno, Piazza della Concordia, Napoli, Capodichino-Viale Fulco Ruffo di Calabria (Terminal 1), Pompei, Via Stabiana, Napoli, V.le Fulco Ruffo di Calabria (Pbus turistici) . When arriving in Matera , you can end your route in coach stations like Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo, Salandra, Via Scalo Ferrovia (Motel Basentum), Matera, Ferrandina, Scalo Ferroviario.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, 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 Pompei is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Pompei to Matera is December.
Yes, you can take a coach between Pompei and Matera.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Pompei to Matera:
- Miccolis
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Pompei to Matera for coach company Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Pompei to Matera depends on the coach companies:
- Miccolis
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
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 Pompei to Matera.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Pompei to Matera:
- Miccolis
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 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 Pompei to Matera:
- Miccolis
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Pompei to Matera. The following conditions apply:
- Miccolis
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Pompei to Matera with the following coach company: Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Pompei to Matera with the following coach company: Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Pompei to Matera with the following coach company: Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pompei and Matera
Most Pompei to Matera buses use the Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo station pair, with some services arriving at Salandra, Via Scalo Ferrovia (Motel Basentum). Use this guide to compare Pompei and Matera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Pompei
Arrival bus stations in Matera
Pompei, Piazza Falcone e BorsellinoPompei Piazza Mercato, Piazza Mercato 15, 80045
City-centre transport
Getting to Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino from Pompei city centre
Bus001 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Pompei, Via StabianaVia Stabiana, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Pompei, Via Stabiana from Pompei city centre
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Pompei, Via Stabiana bus station facilities and services
Pompei, Via Stabiana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pompei, Via Stabiana. ATMs are available at Pompei, Via Stabiana.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pompei, Via Stabiana.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pompei, Via Stabiana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pompei, Via Stabiana: Limited accessibility options.
Which Matera station do buses from Pompei arrive at?
Buses from Pompei to Matera most often arrive at Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo. Some services arrive at Salandra, Via Scalo Ferrovia (Motel Basentum), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Matera arrival station.
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.
Matera75100 Matera, Province of Matera, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Matera from Matera city centre
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Matera bus station facilities and services
Matera has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Matera. ATMs are available at Matera.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Matera.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera: Wheelchair accessible routes are available.
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