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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Potenza is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Potenza is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €45 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Potenza?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiasso and arriving at Potenza, Terminal Bus. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Potenza?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Potenza. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Como to Potenza?

The distance between Como and Potenza is 982 km. The road distance is 910.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Potenza without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Como to Potenza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Potenza bus from?

Como to Potenza bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Chiasso station.

Where do I catch the Como to Potenza train from?

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

Train or bus from Como to Potenza?

The best way to get from Como to Potenza is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Como to Potenza bus arrive?

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

Where does the Como to Potenza train arrive?

Como to Potenza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Como to Potenza?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Potenza is 910 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Como to Potenza.

How do I get a train ticket from Como to Potenza?

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

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Where can I stay near Potenza?

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Como to Potenza - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Como to Potenza by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain Fr
8h 28m
€93–210
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Naples Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain
7h 4m
€46–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Senise
12h 25m
€60–90
Drive 910.3 km
1. Drive from Como to Potenzacar 910.3 km
8h 53m
€142–204
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LIN - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain
7h 31m
€58–203
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG)plane LIN - FOG
2. Take the bus from Foggia to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
7h 34m
€207–437
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MXP - 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 13m
€47–181
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LIN - 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 49m
€64–186
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BGY - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza - Via Zarabus
9h 5m
€75–245

Como to Potenza by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 28mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.6 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Potenza, Italy?

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Potenza Centrale via Milano Centrale in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Chiasso to Potenza, Terminal Bus twice a week. Tickets cost €60 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. also services this route once a week.

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