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Museo Pino Pascali
Small civic museum presenting local contemporary art and cultural exhibitions inside a historic building in the old centre.
Trains from Matera to Polignano a Mare run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 21:56 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
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Small civic museum presenting local contemporary art and cultural exhibitions inside a historic building in the old centre.
Gallery space for temporary contemporary art exhibitions, useful for visitors seeking modern culture beyond the town’s seafront scenery.
Cultural venue with rotating art and heritage displays that add local context to a walk through the historic centre.
Famous cove framed by cliffs and the old bridge, ideal for classic views, swimming in season, and iconic photos of the town.
Seafront terrace near the Modugno statue with wide Adriatic views, sea breeze, and one of the town’s most popular sunset spots.
Historic centre of whitewashed lanes, stairways, and sea balconies, best explored on foot for atmosphere, architecture, and viewpoints.
Raw local sea urchin, eaten fresh with bread in season. A classic Pugliese seaside delicacy prized for its sweet, briny flavour.
Rice, potatoes and mussels baked in layers with tomatoes and Pecorino. A much-loved Apulian home dish tied to coastal cooking.
Small ear-shaped pasta traditionally served with a tomato sauce and cacioricotta or with turnip tops. A signature pasta of Puglia.
Established seafood restaurant with classic Pugliese dishes, raw catches and a polished yet relaxed atmosphere near the centre.
Popular casual stop for coffee and the town's famous special coffee, plus pastries and light bites in a lively central setting.
Well-known restaurant serving local seafood, pasta and regional classics in a welcoming traditional dining room.
Moderate for Puglia: stays rise in summer, dining is reasonable, and local trains are cheap compared with Italy’s bigger resort towns.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Polignano a Mare station -> Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Polignano a Mare
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Most Matera to Polignano a Mare trains use the Matera Villa Longo to Polignano A Mare station pair. Use this guide to compare Matera and Polignano a Mare 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
Polignano A Mare has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Antiche Mura
Ticket office support is available at Polignano A Mare. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Polignano A Mare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Polignano A Mare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Polignano A Mare: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Covo dei Saraceni, Hotel Grotta Palazzese, Hotel San Tommaso.
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