Geneva, Switzerland to Matera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.6 miles 1043.9 km · straight line
778.4 miles estimated 1252.7 km · driving distance
15h 40min estimated drive time
CHF 151 - CHF 185 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Geneva, Switzerland from Matera?

The distance from Geneva, Switzerland to Matera is 648.6 miles (1043.9 km) as the crow flies. Matera is located ESE of Geneva, Switzerland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778.4 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Geneva, Switzerland is in Switzerland, while Matera is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Geneva, Switzerland and Matera. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Geneva, Switzerland to Matera

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 40min CHF 151 - CHF 185 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 48min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 22min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geneva, Switzerland & Matera

Quick Facts

Geneva, Switzerland
46.20°N, 6.14°E
Europe/Zurich
375m elevation
Matera
40.67°N, 16.60°E
Europe/Rome
401m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients