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How to get fromCalabria to Basilicataby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Calabria to Basilicata by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Battipagliatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain train Re
    6h 21m
    €49–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Rosarnobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rosarno to Scanzano Jonicobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Potenza - Viale del Basentobus bus
    8h 9m
    €30–42

  3. Drive  397.3 km

    1. Drive from Reggio Calabria to Potenzacar car 397.3 km
    4h 13m
    €64–93

  4. Train via Amantea (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Amanteatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Amantea to Metapontotrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Metaponto to Potenza Centraletrain train Re
    7h 8m
    €46–89

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Lamezia Terme C.train train Re
    2. Take the bus from Lamezia Terme to Lagonegrobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lagonegro Sud Bivio to Potenza Via Cavourbus bus
    8h 23m
    €38–62

Calabria to Basilicata by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Calabria, Italy and Basilicata, Italy?

You can take a train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Potenza Centrale via Battipaglia in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Potenza - Viale del Basento via Rosarno and Scanzano Jonico in around 8h 9m.

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