Public transport in Potenza and Matera is affordable and easy to use, especially for students. Below you’ll find the essential information to move around stress-free during your Erasmus stay.

Public Transport in Potenza

Potenza’s urban mobility is based on buses and a unique system of public escalators, which are widely used by students to move around the city.

Tickets & passes

  • Single bus ticket: €1.00

  • Single ticket on board: €1.50

  • Single escalator ride (2 accesses): €0.50

  • Daily ticket (bus + escalators): €3.00

  • Carnet (5 rides, bus + escalators): €5.00

Monthly subscriptions

  • Monthly pass (bus + escalators): €25.00

  • Monthly student pass (bus + escalators): €16.00

  • Monthly escalators only: €10.00

Passengers without a valid ticket must pay a €26.00 fine, in addition to the regular ticket.

Subscription office

  • Location: Entrance of the escalators in Viale Marconi

  • Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 – 13:30

Useful contacts & apps

  • Official website: https://www.busmiccolis.it/tpl-potenza/

  • Call center: +39 340 623 9246
    (Monday–Saturday, 9:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00)

  • Mobility Potenza – real-time info on stops, waiting times and routes

Public Transport in Matera

Matera offers a simple and student-friendly bus network, with several subscription options depending on your needs.

Tickets

  • Single ticket: €0.80

  • Single ticket on board: €1.50

  • 180-minute ticket: €1.00

  • 12-ride ticket: €8.00

Monthly subscriptions

  • Full network: €33.00

  • One line: €19.00

  • Two lines: €24.00

  • Students (weekdays only): €12.00

  • Students (weekdays + weekends): €13.00

  • Student pass – Contrada Rondinelle: €10.00

  • New card / renewal: €3.00

Travelling without a valid ticket results in a €30.00 fine, plus the cost of a single ride.

Subscription office

  • Address: Via della Scienza (PAIP area)

  • Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 18:00; Saturday, 8:30 – 12:00

Useful contacts & apps

  • Call center: +39 0835 344032

  • Administrative offices: Via La Martella 59/B, Matera

  • MyBus Matera – check routes, stops and real-time waiting times

Getting around easily

We strongly recommend downloading Moovit. It works in both cities and helps you:

  • Check bus timetables

  • Plan routes

  • See real-time updates

Public transport in Basilicata is affordable, student-friendly and reliable once you get used to it.
If you’re ever unsure, ESN is always here to help you move around like a local