How to get to Matera from Catania

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Compare coach, flight and train for Catania to Matera

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £76, while a flight costs an average of £192.

Distance: 376 km

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£76

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£192

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12h 40m

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The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Matera is a coach with an average price of £76.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Matera:

A coach is £116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Matera costing on average £192.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Matera is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Catania and Matera including taking a coach, flight and train.

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from Catania to Matera

How to get to Matera from Catania by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Catania to Matera is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Malta AirFR 6190
    22:251h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    23:35Bari Palese Airport
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 6190
    22:251h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    23:35Bari Palese Airport
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 6190
    22:251h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    23:35Bari Palese Airport
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:1020h55
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    17:05Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    £411One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:2520h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    6:00Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo
    £511One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1742 · AZ1655
    6:455h35
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    12:20Bari Palese Airport
    £1401One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1710 · AZ1619
    10:154h15
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    14:30Brindisi Airport
    £1441One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1724 · AZ1623
    12:056h20
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    18:25Brindisi Airport
    £1441One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Matera by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Matera are Bari, Altamura, Taranto, Potenza and Alberobello. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Matera on Omio.

A view of Bari

Day trip from Matera to Bari by bus

Why visit Bari for the day?

Bari is a lively Adriatic city known for Bari Vecchia, the Basilica di San Nicola and its strong Apulian character. Historic lanes, street food and a working seafront give it an everyday southern Italian atmosphere.

A view of Altamura

Day trip from Matera to Altamura by bus

Why visit Altamura for the day?

Altamura in Puglia is known for its Romanesque cathedral and its famous DOP bread. The pale stone old town has medieval lanes and cloisters, with strong ties to the Murge landscape and local prehistory.

A view of Taranto

Day trip from Matera to Taranto by bus

Why visit Taranto for the day?

Taranto is a port city in Puglia known for its ancient Greek roots and strong naval identity. Set between two seas, it mixes an atmospheric old town, seafood culture and important archaeology.

A view of Potenza

Day trip from Matera to Potenza by bus

Why visit Potenza for the day?

Potenza is the hilltop capital of Basilicata, known for its lofty setting, long public escalators and compact historic centre. More civic than showy, it gives travellers a clear sense of everyday southern Italian life beneath the Lucanian Apennines.

A view of Alberobello

Day trip from Matera to Alberobello by bus

Why visit Alberobello for the day?

Alberobello in Puglia is best known for its trulli, the whitewashed stone houses with conical roofs. The historic quarters have a calm, intimate feel shaped by rural Apulian life and local food.

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FAQs: Catania to Matera

Travel to Matera easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Catania to Matera.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Catania and Matera including taking a coach, flight and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Matera is a coach with an average price of £76.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Matera:

A coach is £116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Matera costing on average £192.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Matera is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Matera take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 40m.

The Catania to Matera distance is approximately 376 km.
The average frequency per day from Catania to Matera is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Matera as scheduled services by coach, flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Matera:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Matera, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA to go to Matera by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Matera by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Catania to Matera:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Matera often also extend their vacation to go to Bari, Naples, Bari Centrale, Rome, Bari Palese Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Matera and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Catania to Matera, you can choose from several travel options including coach, flight and train.
In Matera, explore the ancient streets of the Sassi and discover hidden corners and local crafts. Join a guided tour to learn about Matera's transformation into a cultural hub. Enjoy a traditional Lucanian meal at a local trattoria and attend a cultural event or festival to experience the vibrant community spirit. Take a scenic walk along the Gravina River for breathtaking views. Visit the Sassi di Matera, Matera Cathedral, Casa Noha, Palombaro Lungo, and MUSMA for a mix of historical and cultural insights.
Two to three days in Matera are ideal to explore its ancient cave dwellings, the Sassi district, and enjoy local cuisine.

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