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 February
Estimated hotel price
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matera in February
Estimated hotel price
£107
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 34 miles from Matera. The shortest flight to Matera from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Matera to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 14m trip. The train station in Matera is called Matera, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matera is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 123 miles from Matera. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 100 miles and will cost you around £18. From Naples, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 185 miles. Matera’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Matera doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 34 miles from Matera. The shortest flight to Matera from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Matera, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Matera to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 14m trip. The train station in Matera is called Matera, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matera is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 123 miles from Matera. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matera, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Matera takes 100 miles and will cost you around £18. From Naples, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 185 miles. Matera’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Matera

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Matera

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,436 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,057 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,082 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matera

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matera

Most booked hotels in Matera

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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Albergo Del Sedile
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Hiring a car in Matera

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82.

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