The ancient Sassi di Matera carved into the limestone ravine at dusk

Rome – Matera | Private Transfer

Private transfer between Rome and Matera, UNESCO World Heritage City. Fixed price, professional driver. Best option — Matera has no high-speed rail. Available both ways.

Available both ways: Rome to Matera & Matera to Rome

Duration: 270 mins
Distance: 415 km
Route: Rome - Matera
Two-way private transfer. You can book this route from Rome to Matera or from Matera to Rome.

Private transfer between Rome and Matera, the UNESCO World Heritage city of the Sassi in Basilicata — one of the great cultural routes of southern Italy and the most practical way to reach Matera from Rome as the city has no high-speed rail connection.

The Route

Rome to Matera covers approximately 415 km via the A1 south towards Naples, then the A16 east through Campania and into Basilicata. Driving time is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. Our drivers are experienced on this route and will recommend the best approach depending on traffic.

Matera

The Sassi — 9,000-year-old cave dwellings that were inhabited continuously until the 1950s and then restored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — are one of the most extraordinary sights in Europe. Matera's contemporary cultural scene, cave hotels, and setting above the Gravina canyon make it one of Italy's most memorable destinations.

Available in both directions. All tolls included.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking driver
  • Meet & Greet service
  • Taxes, tolls and parking fees
  • Flight/Ship tracking

Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Extra stops (unless requested)
  • Night supplement (10pm - 6am)

Frequently Asked Questions

Fixed Prices (per group)

1-2 Pax

€1,750

3-6 Pax

€2,000
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Frequently asked questions

The price is fixed and agreed in full before your transfer begins. There is no meter running. Tolls, fuel, VAT and driver waiting time are all included. The price you see is the price you pay — nothing more.
We operate a fleet of late-model Mercedes sedans (E-Class and S-Class), Mercedes V-Class minivans and Mercedes Sprinter minibuses. All vehicles are air-conditioned, have leather seating, offer bottled water and 4G Wi-Fi as standard, and are cleaned and maintained to the highest standard before every trip.
All our drivers hold an Italian NCC (Noleggio con Conducente) licence — the professional chauffeur licence required by Italian law for private hire. All vehicles carry full commercial passenger insurance. Our company, CivitavecchiaTransfers di Bounty Limousine Roma, has been operating since 2008.
At Civitavecchia port, your driver waits at the gangway exit or at the agreed meeting point with a sign bearing your name. At Fiumicino airport, your driver is in the arrivals hall, beyond customs, holding a name board. We monitor your ship's arrival and your flight in real time — if there are delays, we adapt automatically. You will never be left waiting.
Yes. Our minivans seat up to 7 passengers with generous luggage space; our minibuses accommodate up to 8 passengers. If you have oversized luggage (pushchairs, wheelchairs, surfboards, musical instruments), let us know when booking and we will select the right vehicle.
Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure are free of charge. Cancellations within 48 hours are subject to a 50% fee; cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are charged in full. We always try to accommodate changes where circumstances (weather, flight diversion, medical) make it necessary — please contact us as soon as possible.
Absolutely. We are happy to plan scenic stops, photography breaks or a lunch stop at a trattoria along the route. Just let us know when booking and we will suggest the best options. Short stops (up to 30 minutes total) are included in the fixed price; longer planned stops may carry a small supplement.
Yes, child seats and booster seats are available on request at no extra charge. Please specify the age and weight of your children when booking so we can fit the correct seat.
Payment is made directly to the driver at the end of your transfer, in cash (euros) or by card. We do not require any payment or deposit online. This means you only pay once you have been satisfied with the service.
We track your ship's AIS position and your flight number in real time. If your arrival is delayed, your driver will be updated and will wait. There is no additional charge for reasonable delays caused by circumstances beyond your control.

Why travellers choose us

Private transfers done right — every time

Reliable, always

NCC-licensed, fully insured, on-site dispatchers in Civitavecchia and Rome. Backup vehicle within 20 minutes anywhere on the route.

Discreetly luxurious

Mercedes E-, V- and S-Class. Suit & tie, white-glove luggage handling, chilled water and 4G Wi-Fi as standard.

Truly local

Drivers born and raised here. They know which gelateria in Trastevere stays open after midnight, and which trattoria still hand-rolls pasta.

No surprises

All-in pricing. Tolls, fuel, taxes, wait time — included. Never a hidden surcharge, never a “cash only” surprise at the end of the ride.

What travellers say

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