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How to book a taxi in Metaponto
Updated: July 13, 2026 · Province of MT
Metaponto doesn't have a dedicated radio taxi: head to a taxi rank (station, main squares) or book a private transfer.
Metaponto is the coastal hamlet of the comune of Bernalda, in the province of Matera, known for the archaeological site of the Tavole Palatine and for its long sandy beaches on the Ionian Sea, a destination for very intense summer tourism. To date, there is no unified radiotaxi service verifiable through official sources dedicated exclusively to Metaponto: the most reliable way to get around is to have your accommodation (hotel, B&B, beach club) call a taxi for you, or to contact a taxi driver or NCC (chauffeur-driven car hire) operator based in Bernalda directly, especially during the summer months when demand increases significantly. At Metaponto railway station, on the Ionica Taranto–Reggio Calabria line, there is no guarantee of taxis waiting on a fixed basis, particularly out of season or on evening trains. None of the main ride-hailing apps currently appear to be operating in the area, so direct phone contact or booking through your accommodation remain the most practical solutions for getting around between the seaside resort, the town of Bernalda, and the archaeological sites.
Apps to call a taxi in Metaponto
| Uber — Does not appear to be operating in Metaponto or elsewhere in the province of Matera: no real city pages or driver coverage were found, consistent with the already-verified absence of Uber in Matera, Potenza, Melfi, Policoro, Lauria, and Venosa. | Not available |
| FreeNow — Covers Italy's main cities (Roma, Milano, Napoli, Torino, Palermo, Catania, Cagliari) but does not appear to be active in Basilicata, including Metaponto. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Present in around 95 Italian cities, but no taxi drivers affiliated with Bernalda/Metaponto or the province of Matera appear among the cities covered. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Active in more than 20 Italian cities (Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli, Alessandria...) but Basilicata, and therefore Metaponto, is not included in the coverage. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The service, together with the ITN roaming network (which includes BTaxi and Taxi Move), covers around 50 cities mainly in Northern and Central Italy; no city in Basilicata is included. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Usable only in a limited number of cities (including Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna) and is not present in Basilicata. | Not available |
| InTaxi — Works with partner radiotaxi services in a network of cities that includes Potenza, but Bernalda/Metaponto does not appear among the cities listed on the service's official website. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI) · ~110 km from the center
There is no published fixed fare for the Bari Airport–Metaponto route: the distance (about 110 km, a 1h30 journey) makes the service best suited to a pre-booked NCC (chauffeur-driven car) with an agreed price, or a metered taxi if available. Alternatively, from the airport you can reach Bari Centrale and continue by train on the Ionica line to Metaponto station.
Practical tips
- In high season (June-September), book your taxi well in advance, especially for transfers to/from the seaside and the station: demand in Metaponto rises sharply during the summer.
- At Metaponto station (Ionica Taranto-Reggio Calabria line) there is no fixed taxi rank: have your hotel, B&B, or beach club call a taxi driver for you before you arrive, especially out of season or in the evening.
- To visit the Parco Archeologico, the Tavole Palatine, and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale (sites a few kilometers apart from each other and from the town center), consider a taxi with a waiting arrangement or an NCC tour package rather than single rides.
- No ride-hailing app (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi) appears to be active in Metaponto: direct phone contact with a taxi driver or NCC operator in Bernalda remains the most reliable method.
- If you're getting around between the Pineta di Metaponto, the beaches, and the town center of Bernalda (about 10 km inland), always agree on the price or ask for the meter to be used before getting in, since there is no published fixed urban fare.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a single radiotaxi service for Metaponto?
There does not appear to be a unified radiotaxi service verifiable through official sources operating specifically in Metaponto. The most practical solution is to ask your accommodation (hotel, B&B, beach club) to call a trusted taxi driver for you, or to contact a taxi or NCC operator based in Bernalda directly.
Does Uber work in Metaponto?
No. Uber is not operating in Metaponto or elsewhere in the province of Matera: there are no real drivers or active rides in the area.
How much does a taxi from Bari airport to Metaponto cost?
There is no fixed fare for this roughly 110 km out-of-town route. The cost depends on the meter or, better, on a price agreed in advance with an NCC service, so as to avoid surprises on the final price.
Are there taxis waiting at Metaponto station?
This isn't guaranteed, especially outside the summer months and on evening trains, when rail traffic on the Ionica line is reduced. It's advisable to book your taxi in advance, especially if arriving out of season.
How do you reach the Tavole Palatine without your own car?
The Tavole Palatine are located a few kilometers from the seafront and are not well served by public transport: the most convenient way is a taxi with a waiting arrangement or an NCC that also includes the Parco Archeologico and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto.