The distance between Catanzaro and Potenza is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Catanzaro 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.
👋 Also check out Potenza → Catanzaro if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lamezia Terme then Sala Consilina and then to Potenza Viale G. Marconi.
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Take the train to Salerno and then to Potenza Centrale.
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There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Potenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Catanzaro and Potenza is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Catanzaro and Potenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Potenza is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Potenza. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C. and Salerno. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Trenitalia run train services between Catanzaro and Potenza. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Catanzaro and Potenza. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme and Sala Consilina. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Autolinee Romano, Lirosi Linee, Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L., Sita Sud, Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Potenza. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme then Sala Consilina and then to Potenza Viale G. Marconi. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Catanzaro and Potenza. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Potenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €24($24) | 6 times a week | 352km (219 miles) |
Bus via Corigliano Calabro Via Nazionale | 7h 25m | €17($17) | 6 times a week | 398km (247 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €38($38) | every 4 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Train via Metaponto | 5h 20m | €30($30) | twice daily | 366km (228 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €56($56) | on demand | 309km (192 miles) |
Autolinee Romano
Lirosi Linee
Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L.
Sita Sud
The following major airports near Potenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.