There are 4 ways to get from Bari to Basilicata by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bari to Basilicata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bari to Basilicata is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bari to Basilicata is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €19 - €28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Potenza. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Potenza Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Bari and Basilicata is 125 km. The road distance is 124.7 km.
The best way to get from Bari to Basilicata without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €7 - €14.
The bus from Bari to Potenza takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Bari to Basilicata bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bari station.
Bari to Basilicata train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Bari Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bari to Basilicata is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €7 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €12 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Basilicata, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bari to Potenza every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–14 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane operates a train from Bari Centrale to Potenza Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
Train from Bari Centrale to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://ferrovieappulolucane.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bari to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bari to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Bari to Basilicata bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Potenza station.
Bari to Basilicata train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Potenza Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bari to Basilicata is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Bari to Basilicata.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bari and Basilicata. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.