RoutavioPopular routesMateraMatera to Rome
MateraRome366 km

How to get from Matera to Rome

  • 366 km as the crow flies
  • 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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Route details last verified on 21 September 2026.

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We compared the ways to travel from Matera to Rome: bus. The two cities are about 366 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 21 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

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366 km

Which way suits you?

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Matera to Rome: cheapest or fastest?

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Departures from Matera to Rome

FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:40 and the last at 23:35.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus505:4023:35
FlixBus, Itabus, Lisciobus400:3515:30

All departuresFlixBus

  • 05:40
  • 09:30
  • 10:30
  • 22:35
  • 23:35

All departuresFlixBus, Itabus, Liscio

  • 00:35
  • 06:30
  • 11:05
  • 15:30

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

MateraDeparture
Rome
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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 4h 20m€10Book
  • Train· 4h 18m€25Book

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Operators seen on these journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, Mokulele Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Matera to Rome works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Matera to Rome Tiburtina, about 6h 25m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 25m, direct, no transfers.

Matera to Rome: common questions

When is the first bus from Matera to Rome?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:40 and the last at 23:35, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Matera to Rome?

5 a day with FlixBus, between 05:40 and 23:35.

How far is Rome from Matera?

About 366 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Matera to Rome?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, Mokulele Airlines.

What is the cheapest way to get from Matera to Rome?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026