How to travel from Cinque Terre to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Potenza is around 783km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Potenza by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PotenzaCinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train via Roma Tiburtina

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance783km (487 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Potenza by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Potenza is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (393 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Cinque Terre and Potenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Potenza is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Potenza. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cinque Terre and Potenza. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Potenza. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Potenza. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5h 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 Cinque Terre and Potenza. The distance is around 783km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Potenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Potenza

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 40m
€110($110)
twice daily847km (526 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane6h 40m
€71($71)
every 20 mins1,017km (632 miles)
Train via Roma Tiburtina + 1 similar
6h 55m
€65($65)
once daily803km (499 miles)
Train7h 40m
€68($68)
once a week806km (501 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€140($140)
on demand783km (487 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