The distance between Bologna and Potenza is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bologna to Potenza by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Potenza → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Potenza Centrale.
Take the bus to Potenza Centrale.
Autolinee Ventre
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Potenza by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).
The distance between Bologna and Potenza is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bologna and Potenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Potenza is to take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Potenza. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bologna and Potenza with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.
Trenitalia run train services between Bologna and Potenza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Potenza. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Potenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 8h 30m.
Autolinee Ventre, Itabus, FlixBus, Miccolis Spa and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Bologna and Potenza. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Potenza. We recommend that you take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Potenza is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Potenza. Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) and Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Potenza. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Potenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 55m | €60($60) | once daily | 736km (457 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €45($45) | once daily | 712km (442 miles) |
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 9h 45m | €56($56) | 4 times a day | 729km (453 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €120($120) | on demand | 653km (406 miles) |
Autolinee Ventre
Marozzi VT
Auto Linee Moretti
The following major airports near Potenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.