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 29m and costs €60 - €230.

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 1095 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 €100 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Potenza bus arrive?

Basel to Potenza bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 train ticket from Basel to Potenza?

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

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

Where can I stay near Potenza?

There are 231+ hotels available in Potenza.

Basel to Potenza - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Potenza by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Fly Basel to Naples Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain
7h 29m
€60–229
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Potenza Viale del Basentobus MarinoBus 049 / ...
17h 30m
€40–152
Train
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
€108–322
Drive 1,201.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Potenzacar 1,201.7 km
11h 52m
€206–297
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 38m
€92–293
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła 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 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 21m
€67–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Senise
17h 55m
€81

Basel to Potenza by train

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12h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,094.8 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Potenza Viale del Basento via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 17h 30m.

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