How to travel from Cosenza to Potenza, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sicignano and then to Potenza Viale del Basento.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Train

Take the train to Metaponto and then to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance218km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Potenza

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cosenza to Potenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Potenza

Transport options from Cosenza to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
€14($14)
once daily259km (161 miles)
Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station5h 5m
€25($25)
once daily282km (175 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€21($21)
twice a week250km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€40($40)
on demand218km (136 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