What is the cheapest way to get from Apulia to Potenza?

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Potenza is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Apulia to Potenza?

The fastest way to get from Apulia to Potenza is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Potenza?

No, there is no direct bus from Apulia to Potenza station. However, there are services departing from Bari and arriving at Potenza Bus Station via Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Apulia and Potenza?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Potenza Inferiore Scalo. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Apulia to Potenza?

The distance between Apulia and Potenza is 153 km. The road distance is 125 km.

How do I travel from Apulia to Potenza without a car?

The best way to get from Apulia to Potenza without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €12 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Apulia to Potenza?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Apulia to Potenza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Potenza bus from?

Apulia to Potenza bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Potenza train from?

Apulia to Potenza train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Bari Centrale station.

Train or bus from Apulia to Potenza?

The best way to get from Apulia to Potenza is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €12 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €65 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Apulia to Potenza bus arrive?

Apulia to Potenza bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Matera station.

Where does the Apulia to Potenza train arrive?

Apulia to Potenza train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Potenza Inferiore Scalo station.

Can I drive from Apulia to Potenza?

Yes, the driving distance between Apulia to Potenza is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Apulia to Potenza.

How do I get a train ticket from Apulia to Potenza?

Book your Apulia to Potenza train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Apulia to Potenza?

Book your Apulia to Potenza bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potenza?

There are 232+ hotels available in Potenza.

Can I share a ride from Apulia to Potenza?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Apulia and Potenza. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Apulia to Potenza - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Apulia to Potenza by bus, train, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bari to Matera1586
2. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Potenza Bus StationItabus
3h 30m
€12–32
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bari to Potenza124.3 km
2h 26m
€8
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Potenza Inferiore ScaloBari
3h 46m
€9–65
Drive 125 km
1. Drive from Bari to Potenza125 km
1h 58m
€20–29

Apulia to Potenza by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 30mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.9 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Apulia, Italy and Potenza, Italy?

You can take a bus from Bari to Potenza Bus Station via Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane operates a train from Bari Centrale to Potenza Inferiore Scalo twice daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Trenitalia S.p.A. also services this route 6 times a week.

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