The distance between Cosenza and Potenza is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cosenza 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 → Cosenza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sicignano and then to Potenza Viale del Basento.
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Take the train to Metaponto and then to Potenza Centrale.
There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Potenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Cosenza and Potenza is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Cosenza and Potenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Potenza is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Potenza. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Metaponto. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Trenitalia run train services between Cosenza and Potenza. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 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 Cosenza and Potenza. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sicignano. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
FlixBus, Miccolis Spa, Autolinee Liscio and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Cosenza and Potenza. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cosenza to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Sicignano and then to Potenza Viale del Basento. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Cosenza and Potenza. The distance is around 218km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Potenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €14($14) | once daily | 259km (161 miles) |
Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station | 5h 5m | €25($25) | once daily | 282km (175 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | €21($21) | twice a week | 250km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €40($40) | on demand | 218km (136 miles) |
Miccolis Spa
Autolinee Liscio
Inter Saj
The following major airports near Potenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.