The average train between Ancona and Potenza takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Ancona to Potenza. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Ancona and Potenza. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Potenza at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Foggia and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Potenza. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Potenza station via Foggia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Ancona to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Potenza Superiore station.
Book your Ancona to Potenza train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Ancona and Potenza is 379.3 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Potenza Superiore via Foggia, Candela S.Agata Pugl, Melfi, and Melfi in around 6h 19m.