Marseille to Matera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Marseille from Matera?

The distance from Marseille to Matera is 604.4 miles (972.7 km) as the crow flies. Matera is located ESE of Marseille. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.3 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Marseille is in France, 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 Marseille 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.