What is the distance between Florence and Matera?

The distance separating Florence and Matera is 347 miles (559 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Florence to Matera?

If you're headed to Matera from Florence, chances are that your bus will leave from Florence - Piazzale Montelungo and arrive at Via Don Luigi Sturzo. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Florence to Matera from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Florence to Matera on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	11h 50m	6:00am	Via Don Luigi Sturzo	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	16h 15m	12:35pm	Via Don Luigi Sturzo	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	19h 10m	5:05pm	Via Don Luigi Sturzo	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Aeroporto / Airport (FLN)	18h 55m	5:05pm	Via Don Luigi Sturzo	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Viale Filippo Strozzi	17h 45m	5:05pm	Via Don Luigi Sturzo	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Florence to Matera

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Matera. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

347 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $157	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$58 - $58	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Florence and Matera?

Stops in Florence

A
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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B
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
A1 - Autostrada del Sole, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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C
Florence Airport
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D
Scandicci - Villa Costanza
Via della Costituzione, 185, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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E
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
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F
Via Cassia, 49B
Via Cassia, 49B, 50023 Impruneta FI, Italy
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Stops in Matera

A
Via Don Luigi Sturzo
Via Don Luigi Sturzo, 7, 75100 Matera MT, Italy
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B
Matera
Matera, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5945 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Florence to Matera by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Florence to Matera was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Florence to Matera, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $69 for a bus ticket from Florence to Matera based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-22.