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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Potenza is to bus which costs €81 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Potenza is to fly and train which takes 7h 42m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Potenza?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Potenza, Terminal Bus. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Potenza?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Potenza. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Potenza?

The distance between Basel and Potenza is 1264 km. The road distance is 1201.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Potenza without a car is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Basel to Potenza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Potenza bus from?

Basel to Potenza bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Potenza train from?

Basel to Potenza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Potenza?

The best way to get from Basel to Potenza is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €81 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Potenza bus arrive?

Basel to Potenza bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Potenza, Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Basel to Potenza train arrive?

Basel to Potenza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Potenza?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Potenza is 1202 km. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Basel to Potenza.

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

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Where can I stay near Potenza?

There are 248+ hotels available in Potenza.

Basel to Potenza - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Potenza by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain Fr
12h 40m
€187–610
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MXP - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza - Via Zarabus
12h 32m
€68–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Senise
17h 55m
€81
Drive 1,201.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Potenzacar 1,201.7 km
11h 52m
€207–299
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain
8h 46m
€126–368
Bus via Bisaccia
1. Take the bus from Basel to Lacedonia - Area Industrialebus
2. Take the bus from Lacedonia to Rionero In Vulturebus
25h 14m
€113–157
Fly Basel to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain
7h 42m
€74–251
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane MXP - QSR
4. Take the bus from Salerno Airport to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
9h 46m
€76–527
Fly Basel to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BSL - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza - Via Zarabus
8h 53m
€85–289
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ZRH - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza - Via Zarabus
10h 2m
€117–326

Basel to Potenza by train

7Weekly Trains

12h 40mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,263.7 km
Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Potenza, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Potenza Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Bus twice a week. Tickets cost €81 and the journey takes 17h 55m.

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