Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matera travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matera

With a population of 54.891, Matera is a must-see destination in Basilicata, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Matera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Matera

Matera in March
Estimated hotel price
£132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matera in March
Estimated hotel price
£132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matera

Plane

Although Matera doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 54 km from Matera. The shortest flight to Matera from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Matera to Rome takes 6h 29m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £25 for a 7h 05m trip. The train station in Matera is called Matera, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matera is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 198 km from Matera. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and C RENT, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and SITA Sud. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 161 km and will cost you around £18. From Naples, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 274 km. Matera’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Matera doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 54 km from Matera. The shortest flight to Matera from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Matera to Rome takes 6h 29m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £25 for a 7h 05m trip. The train station in Matera is called Matera, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matera is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 198 km from Matera. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and C RENT, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and SITA Sud. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 161 km and will cost you around £18. From Naples, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 274 km. Matera’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Matera

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Matera

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,787 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,219 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,308 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,725 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,143 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matera

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matera

Most booked hotels in Matera

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Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Matera

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Matera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.25 and £23.00.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Matera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.25 and £23.00.

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