There are 4 ways to get from Potenza to Scalea by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 via Battipaglia
best- Take the bus from Potenza to BattipagliaN525
- Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale A3 to Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla ChiesaConsorzio Autolinee 300R
4h 9m€26–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to BattipagliaRe / ...
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Scalea-S.Domen.TalaoIc
4h 35m€15–72Drive 132 km
- Drive from Potenza to Scalea132 km
1h 49m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Potenza Via Cavour to Lauria Inferiore Piazza Popolo5
5h 17m€29–49
Potenza to Scalea by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potenza to Scalea is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Potenza to Scalea is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Potenza to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Potenza and arriving at Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa via Battipaglia Ospedale A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Potenza to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Potenza Centrale and arriving at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Potenza and Scalea is 230 km. The road distance is 132 km.
The best way to get from Potenza to Scalea without a car is to bus via Battipaglia which takes 4h 9m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Potenza to Scalea, including transfers.
Potenza to Scalea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Potenza station.
Potenza to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Potenza Centrale station.
The best way to get from Potenza to Scalea is to bus via Battipaglia which takes 4h 9m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €75 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Potenza, Italy and Scalea, Italy?
You can take a bus from Potenza to Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa via Battipaglia Ospedale A3 in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potenza Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Battipaglia in around 4h 35m.
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- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12–17
Train from Battipaglia to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18–26
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Battipaglia to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Battipaglia to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €13–19
- Base Standard
- €29–40
- Base Premium
- €35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Potenza to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0984 401468
- info@consorzioautolinee.it
- Website
- consorzioautolinee.it
Bus from Battipaglia Ospedale A3 to Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- consorzioautolinee.it
- Phone
- +39 0973-21016
- info@slasrl.eu
- Website
- slasrl.eu
Bus from Potenza Via Cavour to Lauria Inferiore Piazza Popolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Schedules at
- slasrl.eu
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More Questions & Answers
Potenza to Scalea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Battipaglia station.
Potenza to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Battipaglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potenza to Scalea is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Potenza to Scalea.
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