There are 4 ways to get from Basilicata to Apulia 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- Take the bus from Potenza to AltamuraN575
- Take the bus from Altamura Via Manzoni to Bari Banca Popolare di BariMarinoBus 324* / ...
3h 5m€22–54Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Potenza to Bari124.9 km
2h 26m€8Train
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Bari CentralePotenza
4h 2m€9–35Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Potenza to Bari124.6 km
1h 55m€20–29
Basilicata to Apulia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basilicata to Apulia is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Basilicata to Apulia is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Basilicata to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Potenza and arriving at Bari Banca Popolare di Bari via Altamura Via Manzoni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Potenza Centrale and arriving at Bari Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Basilicata and Apulia is 131 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Basilicata to Apulia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €21 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Basilicata to Apulia, including transfers.
Basilicata to Apulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Potenza station.
Basilicata to Apulia train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Potenza Centrale station.
The best way to get from Basilicata to Apulia is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Basilicata, Italy and Apulia, Italy?
You can take a bus from Potenza to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari via Altamura and Altamura Via Manzoni in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane operates a train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Trenitalia S.p.A. also services this route 6 times a week.
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Train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://ferrovieappulolucane.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Potenza to Altamura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Potenza to Altamura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Altamura Via Manzoni to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Potenza to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basilicata to Apulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Altamura station.
Basilicata to Apulia train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Bari Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basilicata to Apulia is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Basilicata to Apulia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basilicata and Apulia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















