- Must visit
Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
Museum inside a furnished cave dwelling that shows how local families lived in Matera before modern rehousing.
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Foggia to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Foggia to Matera will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
To travel from Foggia to Matera you need to make at least 2 changes.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Foggia to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 125 km
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£68 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Foggia to Matera trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:52 Foggia | 7h42 | 15:34 Matera | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Foggia to Matera run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 7h 42m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 7h 42m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 23:18 |
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Discover the best of Matera — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Matera trip today.
Museum inside a furnished cave dwelling that shows how local families lived in Matera before modern rehousing.
Working cave house with tools, cellars and domestic spaces that vividly presents daily life in the Sassi.
Contemporary sculpture museum in cave spaces and courtyards, known for exhibitions that pair modern art with Matera’s stone setting.
Ancient cave district of homes, lanes and terraces, ideal for wandering and seeing Matera’s most recognisable urban landscape.
Historic ridge between the two Sassi, with narrow lanes, churches and strategic viewpoints over the old town.
Cave district with stepped streets and stone façades, popular for scenic walks and a slightly quieter atmosphere than Caveoso.
Crisp, intensely flavoured bread made with local semolina and sourdough. Its long shelf life suited cave dwellers and it is a symbol of Matera.
Fresh pasta shaped like small ears, traditionally served with tomato sauce, caciocavallo or lamb ragù. A staple across Basilicata homes.
Durum wheat pasta with dried sweet peppers, often breadcrumbs and sometimes anchovy. The crunchy peppers are a hallmark of Lucanian cooking.
Refined dining in the Sassi focused on Basilicata ingredients, with elegant plating and a romantic setting in historic stone rooms.
Popular bakery and casual eatery known for Pane di Matera, focaccia, pizza and quick local bites, ideal for tasting regional baked goods.
Traditional Matera restaurant in the Sassi serving Lucanian dishes, house pasta and local wine in a warm cave-like setting.
Moderate for Italy: cave hotels can be pricey, but dining is reasonable and local buses are low-cost for visitors.
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.
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Matera Centrale -> Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Matera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Foggia 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.

Most Foggia to Matera trains use the Foggia to Matera Villa Longo station pair, with some services arriving at Matera Centrale. Use this guide to compare Foggia and Matera train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Foggia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Al Primo Piano, Osteria Numero Dieci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Foggia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Foggia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Foggia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Foggia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Foggia: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cicolella, Hotel Europa, White House Hotel.
Incoronata is 10 km from Foggia city centre. Public transport options include:
Incoronata has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Incoronata.
Accessibility facilities are available at Incoronata.
Matera Villa Longo is 1 km from Matera city centre. Public transport options include:
Matera Villa Longo has practical services for this route, including Dining and Hotel.
Food options include: Monkey Drink House
Matera Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Osteria Al Casale, Ristorante Francesca
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Matera Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Matera Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Matera Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Matera Centrale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matera Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Domenico Al Piano, Hotel Nazionale, Hotel Sassi.
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