Train from Bari to Matera

Train from Bari to Matera at a glance

The train from Bari to Matera in numbers, as operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane: around 1 hour 30 minutes on board, about 65 km, direct, with no change of train, about 10 a day. Departure is from Bari Centrale station; arrival at Matera Centrale station. We offer tickets in 2nd class and 1st class and handle seat reservations, children and luggage questions in the same chat.

• Route: Bari to Matera (about 65 km)
• Operator: Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
• Journey time: about 1 hour 30 minutes
• Connection: direct train
• Frequency: about 10 a day
• Departure station: Bari Centrale station
• Arrival station: Matera Centrale station
• Classes: 2nd class and 1st class
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

A narrow-gauge line connects Bari with Matera, the city of the Sassi, in about 90 minutes; trains run through the day, fewer on Sundays.

How much does the train from Bari to Matera cost?

The cost of the train from Bari to Matera is not one number: it changes with the date, the departure time, the class and how far ahead the ticket is booked. Ferrovie Appulo Lucane prices the seats in tiers, so an early booking on a quiet mid-week departure and a last-minute ticket on a Friday evening can be very different fares for the same train. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price on this page: we check the live fares for your exact date and send you the real cost by WhatsApp, with the options side by side.

Ask us for two or three departures and we send the cost of each, so you can see how much the time of day changes the Bari to Matera train fare. We also flag family and group fares when they apply, which is where most people save the most.

Cheapest train ticket from Bari to Matera: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the train from Bari to Matera is a matter of timing and flexibility. These are the levers Haqqi Tours pulls to find you a cheap train ticket:

• Choose a fixed-departure ticket if your plans are certain; flexible tickets cost more
• For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more passengers frequently unlock a lower rate
• Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
• Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are generally the cheapest
• Avoid the first and last trains of the day, which carry commuters and business travellers at higher fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible - moving by a day, or by an hour, often halves the fare

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest train from Bari to Matera that day, and how much you would save by moving to the next one.

How to book train tickets from Bari to Matera with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book a Bari to Matera train ticket with Haqqi Tours: use the form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers, class - and send it. In a few minutes we write to you on WhatsApp with the departures that day, the seats we can hold and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send it to you as a PDF or a booking reference, whichever the rail company uses.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the available departures, the seats and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Matera

If plans change, the same chat handles it. We spell out the change and cancellation terms of the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable of the Bari to Matera train

Departures on the Bari to Matera line are spread across the day (about 10 a day), all operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes on board, and remember that as a direct train there is no connection to miss. Let us know on the form whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the exact times for the date you travel.

We recommend booking a specific departure rather than an open ticket on this route: the fare is lower and the seat is guaranteed. If your day changes, we can normally move you to another train through the same WhatsApp chat.

Is there a direct train from Bari to Matera?

Direct - and that is the main reason passengers choose the train over flying between Bari and Matera. No connection, no second platform to find, and the journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes is exactly what the timetable says. Haqqi Tours books the direct service by default.

Departure: Bari Centrale station

The train from Bari to Matera leaves from Bari Centrale station, in Bari - bari is the capital of Puglia, with the old town of St Nicholas, the seafront and the trulli of Alberobello an hour away. Plan to be at the station about 20 to 30 minutes before departure: enough to find the platform on the boards, pass any ticket gate or security check the station uses, and board without hurrying. Getting there: A direct train and buses link the airport and the central station in about twenty minutes, which is easy for the city itself; for Alberobello, Polignano, Ostuni, Matera or Castel del Monte, trains are slow or need changes and buses are infrequent, so a private car from the airport or the port is the practical choice, especially with luggage or a family.

• Luggage travels with you: racks at the coach ends and above the seats, no weighing, no fees
• Cafés, kiosks and left-luggage are available at Bari Centrale station for early arrivals
• Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your accommodation in Bari to the station on request
• Ask us which hall or level your train leaves from - big stations have more than one

Arrival: Matera Centrale station

You step off at Matera Centrale station, right in the city - close to Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano. Matera is not on the national rail network; a regional narrow-gauge line links it with Bari in about 1 hour 30 minutes, and coaches run to Bari Airport, but there is no direct train from either airport. A private car is the simplest choice from Bari or Brindisi airports, from Bari's station and cruise port, and with luggage. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet you off the train and take you to the door of your hotel.

Many travellers continue from Matera to somewhere else the next day. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Classes and what it is like on board the Bari to Matera train

Tickets on the train from Bari to Matera are sold in 2nd class and 1st class. The lower class is comfortable and is what most passengers book; the upper class adds wider seats, more legroom, quieter coaches and, on some services, a welcome drink or at-seat service. Ferrovie Appulo Lucane's trains on this route have luggage racks, power sockets at most seats, toilets in every coach and, on longer services, a café or bar coach. Haqqi Tours explains the difference for the exact train you are booking so you pay for what you will actually use.

• Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks
• Toilets in every coach; a café or bar coach on most long-distance services
• Wi-Fi on many trains on this route - useful for work, not reliable for streaming
• Quiet coaches and family areas on selected services - let us know when booking

Children, luggage and groups on the Bari to Matera train

Travelling with children on the train from Bari to Matera is easy: young children are often free or heavily discounted, seats can be booked together, and there is room to move about. Tell us the ages on the form and we apply the right fares. Luggage is not weighed or charged on this route; you bring what you can lift onto the rack. For groups, we book seats in the same coach and ask about group fares, which usually make the Bari to Matera train the cheapest way to move several people between the two cities.

Things to do in Matera after the train

Matera is the ancient cave city of the Sassi in Basilicata, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in the world. Start with rock-cut churches with medieval frescoes, the Murgia park viewpoints and the furnished cave house, then the underground water cistern and the belvedere viewpoints over the ravine. A tip from our desk: Send us your flight, train or ship details and hotel pin; most Sassi hotels cannot be reached by car, so the driver will meet you at the nearest access point and help with luggage.

We offer tours and transfers in Matera as well as the train ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the train from Bari to Matera

April to June and September to October are ideal, with mild days for walking the steep lanes; summer is hot, and the city is beautifully lit for events in December. On the train, the difference between seasons shows in availability more than comfort: peak-week departures fill first, so we recommend booking early for July, August, Christmas, New Year and Easter journeys between Bari and Matera.

Train, plane or bus from Bari to Matera?

Train versus plane between Bari and Matera comes down to time and hassle: the train leaves from and arrives in the city centre, with no baggage limits and no queues; the plane may be quicker in the air but rarely door to door. Buses exist and are cheap, but for comfort and reliability the train is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first.

Return train from Matera to Bari

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return train ticket from Matera to Bari booked with the outbound is frequently cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

Why book your Bari to Matera train ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books train tickets from Bari to Matera all year round. We provide the ticket in your name, the seats you want, the cheapest fare for your travel date, and a human through WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the journey. Around the train, we offer transfers, tours and hotel-to-station drivers in both cities. Fill in the short form on this page; we message you with seats and the price; you decide.