Do the FAL trains still run from Bari to Matera? I had difficulty connecting to the FAL website. I understand that you can still get to the FAL station from Bari Centrale, but do not understand where to get off for the Matera Sassi. I realize that I have to walk from the station to the Sassi. Thank you for your help! Gerri
Posted by
Bendigo, Australia
1297 posts
As far as I recollect, Matera is at the end of the line from Bari. It is quite a long walk from the station to the sassi. Also the sassi are difficult to navigate your way around, you might want to take a cab which would be maybe ten euro.
Posted by
Italy
3812 posts
The site seems ok to me: https://eticket.ferrovieappulolucane.it/FAL/
Looking on gmaps, Matera Centrale should be the station closest to the historic center.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17576 posts
Is the website you are using?
https://ferrovieappulolucane.it
No trouble connecting here. It says it leaves from Bari Centrale and there are several stations listed for Matera. On TripAdvisor I was told to use Matera Centrale. The train departs nearly hourly and tickets are €5.
Posted by
Boise, ID, USA
2332 posts
Yes, Matera Centrale is the one. The train stops underground, so be ready for that and be sure to get off - we didn't! If you look at Matera Central on Google maps, you'll have a clue because there are no train tracks shown going in or out of the station.
Posted by
OP
Midlothian
85 posts
Thank you so much. I was using an outdated site! Gerri
Posted by
OP
Midlothian
85 posts
I was using your site, Lola. I had no trouble with Dario's.