The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Matera
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
7 h 44 m
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Matera will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bologna 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 trains cover the 605 km distance in an average of 7 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 54 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, train and flight for Bologna to Matera
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna 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 37m. 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 £54.
Distance: 605 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Matera train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Matera trains for today, Friday 23 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:05 Bologna | 18h58 | 16:03 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 24 January | |||||
![]() | 07:27 Bologna | 7h54 | 15:21 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:37 Bologna | 7h44 | 15:21 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Matera
Trains from Bologna to Matera run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 605 km distance in 7h 44m.
Distance 605 km |
Average train duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 44m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Matera trainsFrecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Matera from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Matera train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Matera by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Matera
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Osteria Al Casale
- Ristorante Francesca
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
- Hotel Nazionale
- Hotel Sassi
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Bari and regional destinations
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Train: Connections to Bari via Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
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