How to travel from Campobasso to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Campobasso and Potenza is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Campobasso to Potenza by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno and then to Potenza - Viale del Basento.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Train

Take the train to Termoli then Foggia and then to Potenza Superiore.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Campobasso and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Campobasso to Potenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Campobasso and Potenza is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Campobasso and Potenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Campobasso to Potenza is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Campobasso and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Campobasso and Potenza. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Campobasso to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termoli and Foggia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Campobasso and Potenza. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Campobasso and Potenza. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Campobasso to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

FlixBus and Autolinee Liscio run regular bus services between Campobasso and Potenza. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Campobasso to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Salerno and then to Potenza - Viale del Basento. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Campobasso and Potenza. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Campobasso to Potenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Campobasso to Potenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Campobasso and Potenza

Transport options from Campobasso to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€17($17)
once daily239km (149 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€28($28)
twice daily285km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€36($36)
on demand194km (121 miles)

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Airports near Potenza

The following major airports near Potenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Potenza
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Potenza
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Potenza