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 Rome takes 4h 28m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £29 for a 5h 35m 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 Naples, the bus ride to Matera takes 170 miles and will cost you around £14. From Rome, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 315 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 Rome takes 4h 28m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £29 for a 5h 35m 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 Naples, the bus ride to Matera takes 170 miles and will cost you around £14. From Rome, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 315 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,529 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,416 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,066 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (642 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matera

Average rates range from around £83 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)
£148+
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Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Albergo Del Sedile
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Matera

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.98 and £23.97.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.98 and £23.97.

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