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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sorrento to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 8h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 188 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration Fastest 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Sorrento to Matera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£2. The journey takes 8h 8m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Matera from Sorrento by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Sorrento to Matera is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Sorrento to Matera.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sorrento and Matera as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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