There are 5 ways to get from Potenza to Apulia by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, 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.
Train via Taranto (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
- Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain Re / ...
3h 29m€29–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Potenza Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
- Take the bus from Matera to Baribus 1586
3h 30m€8–21Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Potenza to Bari124.9 km
2h 26m€8Train
- Take the train from Potenza Inferiore Scalo to Bari Centraletrain
4h 2m€9–12Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Potenza to Baricar 124.6 km
1h 57m€23–33
Potenza to Apulia by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potenza to Apulia is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Potenza to Apulia is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Potenza station to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Potenza Bus Station and arriving at Bari via Matera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Potenza Inferiore Scalo and arriving at Bari Centrale. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Potenza and Apulia is 263 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Potenza to Apulia without a car is to train via Taranto which takes 3h 29m and costs €29 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Potenza to Apulia, including transfers.
Potenza to Apulia bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Potenza Bus Station.
Potenza to Apulia train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Potenza Centrale station.
The best way to get from Potenza to Apulia is to train via Taranto which takes 3h 29m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €21 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Potenza, Italy and Apulia, Italy?
You can take a train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centrale via Taranto in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potenza Bus Station to Bari via Matera in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Potenza Inferiore Scalo to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Potenza Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Matera to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Potenza Bus Station to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Matera to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Potenza to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Potenza to Apulia bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.
Potenza to Apulia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Taranto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potenza to Apulia is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Potenza to Apulia.
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There are 4366+ hotels available in Apulia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Potenza and Apulia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.