There are 4 ways to get from Scalea to Potenza 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 Padula
best- Take the bus from Scalea to Padula Biviobus
- Take the bus from Buonabitacolo ESSO to Potenza - Verdibus 400
3h 48m€14–21Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipagliatrain Re
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
4h 6m€24–50Drive 130.4 km
- Drive from Scalea to Potenzacar 130.4 km
1h 51m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Scalea to Sala Consilinabus
- Take the bus from Sala Consilina to Potenza Via Cavourbus Lauria
4h 6m€15–22
Scalea to Potenza by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Potenza is to bus via Padula which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Scalea to Potenza is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Potenza. However, there are services departing from Scalea and arriving at Potenza - Verdi via Buonabitacolo ESSO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Scalea to Potenza. However, there are services departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Scalea and Potenza is 133 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.
The best way to get from Scalea to Potenza without a car is to bus via Padula which takes 3h 48m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Scalea to Potenza, including transfers.
Scalea to Potenza bus services, operated by Autolinee Curcio, depart from Scalea station.
Scalea to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
The best way to get from Scalea to Potenza is to bus via Padula which takes 3h 48m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Potenza, Italy?
You can take a bus from Scalea to Potenza - Verdi via Padula Bivio and Buonabitacolo ESSO in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Potenza Centrale via Battipaglia in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 089 233 899
- salerno@autolineecurcio.it
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Scalea to Padula Bivio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Scalea to Sala Consilina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Buonabitacolo ESSO to Potenza - Verdi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 0973-21016
- info@slasrl.eu
- Website
- slasrl.eu
Bus from Sala Consilina to Potenza Via Cavour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- slasrl.eu
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Scalea to Potenza bus services, operated by Autolinee Curcio, arrive at Padula Bivio station.
Scalea to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Battipaglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scalea to Potenza is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Scalea to Potenza.
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