How to Reach Matera and the Casa delle Tecnologie Emergenti
Below are all the details you need to plan your trip and arrive smoothly.
The nearest airport is:
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) – Recommended
Distance from Matera: approx. 65 km (40 miles)
Travel time to Matera: about 1 hour 15 minutes
Shuttle Bus: Direct services such as Pugliairbus or Marozzi Viaggi e Turismo run regularly between Bari Airport and Matera Centrale (main bus/train station). Duration: ~75 minutes.
Private Transfers / Taxis: Available upon reservation. Approximate cost: €70–€100.
Car Rental: All major car rental companies operate from Bari Airport.
Other airport options:
Naples Airport (NAP) – approx. 3.5 hours by car
Rome Airports (FCO/CIA) – approx. 5 hours by car or combined train and bus
From Bari Centrale Station, take a regional train operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL) to Matera Centrale. Journey time: ~1 hour 40 minutes.
Trains run multiple times per day, except on Sundays and public holidays.
Tickets can be purchased at Bari Centrale or via the FAL.
Companies such as Flixbus, Itabus, and Miccolis offer direct routes to Matera from cities like Rome, Naples, and Bari. Buses usually arrive near Matera Centrale station.
Driving to Matera gives you flexibility and comfort:
From Bari: 65 km (~1 hour) via SS96/SS99
From Naples: ~3.5 hours
From Rome: ~5 hours
Parking is available near the city center. Note: The Sassi area is mostly pedestrian and access is limited by car.
Address:
Casa delle Tecnologie Emergenti (CTE Matera)
Via San Rocco, 1
75100 Matera (MT), Italy
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On foot: 10–15 minutes walking distance through the historic center.
By taxi: Taxis are available outside the station (short ride, ~5–7 minutes).
By local bus: Linea Sassi or Linea 1, stop near Via San Rocco.