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Compare train, coach and flight for Matera to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Matera to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £149.
Distance: 605 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£149 Average Price | £71 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Bologna:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Bologna costing on average £71.
A coach is £100 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Bologna costing on average £149.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Coach takes on average 11h 14m.
You'll arrive about 5h 2m sooner (2h 9m by flight vs 7h 11m by car) and save roughly £2 compared to fuel and tolls (£149 vs £151). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Matera to Bologna
How to get to Bologna from Matera by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Bologna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 37758:101h25Brindisi Airport9:35Bologna Airport£151One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FR 37758:101h25Brindisi Airport9:35Bologna Airport£151One-way0 changes
Fastest
FR 5489:451h20Bari Palese Airport11:05Bologna Airport£161One-way0 changes
Other options
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FRECCIAROSSA 958810:208h13Matera Centrale18:33Bologna Centrale£831One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:4014h20Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo6:00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£261One-way1 change
13022:009h15Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo7:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£291One-way0 changes
04618:309h20Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo3:50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£291One-way0 changes
FR 389523:101h20Bari Palese Airport0:30Bologna Airport£181One-way0 changes
FR 435221:001h25Brindisi Airport22:25Bologna Airport£191One-way0 changes
FR 433911:401h25Brindisi Airport13:05Bologna Airport£211One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Bologna:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Bologna costing on average £71.
A coach is £100 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Bologna costing on average £149.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Coach takes on average 11h 14m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Bologna as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Coaches mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Bologna by coach.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Eurowings, Ryanair, Luxair to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- 4 direct coaches per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with Italo.
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