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Museo di Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia Meridionale
Civic museum with local archaeology, including finds from the surrounding area and material linked to Ostuni’s long settlement history.
Trains from Matera to Ostuni run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 4:22 |
Last train 21:42 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Civic museum with local archaeology, including finds from the surrounding area and material linked to Ostuni’s long settlement history.
Archaeological area and museum preserving the remains of an early Christian church complex just outside Ostuni, useful for history-focused visitors.
Small diocesan museum displaying sacred art, liturgical objects and historical pieces connected with the cathedral and local religious life.
Ostuni’s main square, lined with civic landmarks and churches, ideal for orientation, people-watching and easy access to the old town lanes.
Whitewashed historic quarter of winding alleys, stairways and arches, best explored slowly for architecture, viewpoints and local atmosphere.
Short panoramic lane along the old town edge, known for broad views across olive groves towards the Adriatic on clear days.
Orecchiette pasta served with a slow-cooked tomato sauce and tiny meatballs, a festive Puglian Sunday dish loved for its handmade pasta tradition.
Broad bean purée with wild chicory, one of Puglia’s most emblematic peasant dishes, valued for its simple local ingredients and rustic flavour.
Rustic wheat frisella softened with water and topped with tomato, olive oil and oregano; a classic summer snack across the Ostuni area.
Refined dining in a masseria setting outside Ostuni, focusing on seasonal Puglian ingredients and elegant countryside ambience.
Traditional Apulian restaurant in Ostuni’s old town, known for local pasta, meat dishes and a warm vaulted-stone setting.
Popular traditional venue serving Apulian antipasti, grilled meats and regional classics in a relaxed, rustic space.
Moderate for Puglia: rooms rise in summer, dining is fair, and local buses are cheap, but parking and tourist-area prices can add up.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% in restaurants only for very good service.
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Ostuni railway station -> Piazza Italia, Ostuni
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Most Matera to Ostuni trains use the Matera Villa Longo to Ostuni station pair. Use this guide to compare Matera and Ostuni train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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
Ostuni is 2 km from Ostuni city centre. Public transport options include:
Ostuni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pescheria Nautilus, Ortogiardino Purostuni
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Ostuni. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ostuni.
Available at Ostuni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ostuni: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ostuni.
Nearby hotels include TH Ostuni, Ostuni a Mare, Hotel Monte Sarago.
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