What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Basilicata?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Basilicata is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Basilicata?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Basilicata is to fly and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €60 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Basilicata?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Potenza via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Basilicata?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Palermo to Basilicata?

The distance between Palermo and Basilicata is 512 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Basilicata without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Basilicata without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs €26 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Basilicata?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Palermo to Basilicata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Basilicata bus from?

Palermo to Basilicata bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Basilicata train from?

Palermo to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Basilicata?

The best way to get from Palermo to Basilicata is to bus which takes 11h and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €210 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Palermo to Basilicata bus arrive?

Palermo to Basilicata bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Battipaglia Ospedale station.

Where does the Palermo to Basilicata train arrive?

Palermo to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Salerno station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Basilicata?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Basilicata?

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Where can I stay near Basilicata?

There are 225+ hotels available in Basilicata.

Palermo to Basilicata - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Basilicata by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or ferry

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

Fly Palermo Airport to Naples Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Lavellobus
6h 9m
€38–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Battipaglia Ospedalebus Autoservizi Salemi S202
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Potenzabus N525 / ...
11h
€27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Salernotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
11h 21m
€28–205
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Potenzacar
6h 52m
€98–145
Fly Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 9m
€64–164
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Lavellobus
8h 5m
€45–175
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h
€60–158
Bus via Salerno
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
2. Take the bus from Salerno - Piazza della Concordia to Potenza - Viale del Basentobus
12h 55m
€36–110

Palermo to Basilicata by bus

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Distance: 511.8 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Potenza via Battipaglia in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Potenza Centrale via Salerno in around 11h 21m.

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