There are 5 ways to get from Potenza to Apulia by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Potenza to Baribus Potenza - Bari / ...
2h 30m€7–13Train via Taranto (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain Ic
- Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain Re
3h 53m€27–77Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Potenza to Bari124.9 km
2h 26m€8Train
- Take the train from Potenza Inferiore Scalo to Bari Centraletrain Matera sud
3h 54m€9–12Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Potenza to Baricar 124.6 km
1h 57m€20–28
Potenza to Apulia by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
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 €19 - €28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Potenza and arriving at Bari. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Potenza Inferiore Scalo and arriving at Bari Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Potenza and Apulia is 127 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Potenza to Apulia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €7 - €13.
The bus from Potenza to Bari takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Potenza to Apulia bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Potenza station.
Potenza to Apulia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Potenza Centrale station.
The best way to get from Potenza to Apulia is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €7 - €13. Alternatively, you can train via Taranto, which costs €26 - €80 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Potenza, Italy and Apulia, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Potenza to Bari 4 times a day. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centrale via Taranto in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Inferiore Scalo to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://ferrovieappulolucane.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Potenza to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- 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
Potenza to Apulia bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bari station.
Potenza to Apulia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, 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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