City in Basilicata, Italy
Getting around Matera
How to get around Matera
The Sassi are walkable but steep. Matera has no mainline Trenitalia station: the FAL train and buses connect to Bari; a car helps for the countryside.
Ways to get around Matera
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| FAL train (Ferrovie Appulo Lucane) | About €5–6 to Bari | Matera Centrale to Bari Centrale, about 1.5–2 h |
| Intercity buses (FlixBus and regional) | About €5–15 | To Bari, Altamura, Rome and Naples |
| City buses (SITA / local lines) | About €1–2 | Link the Piano, Sassi and parking |
| Taxi | About €10–15 for 5 km | Book by phone; few cars late at night |
Taxis in Matera
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Book taxis by phone or through your cave hotel; many Sassi lanes are pedestrian-only, so ask for pickup points.
Arriving in Matera
Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI)
Airport train to Bari Centrale (about €5), then FAL train to Matera (about €5–6, 1.5–2 h); taxi about €90–120, 1 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Matera?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Book taxis by phone or through your cave hotel; many Sassi lanes are pedestrian-only, so ask for pickup points.
What's the best way to get around Matera?
The Sassi are walkable but steep. Matera has no mainline Trenitalia station: the FAL train and buses connect to Bari; a car helps for the countryside.
How do I get from the airport to Matera?
Airport train to Bari Centrale (about €5), then FAL train to Matera (about €5–6, 1.5–2 h); taxi about €90–120, 1 h.
Is Matera walkable?
Walkable center.
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