How to travel from Imperia to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Imperia and Potenza is around 859km (534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Roma Tiburtina and then to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sala Consilina.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance958km (595 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imperia and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Imperia to Potenza by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Imperia and Potenza is around 859km (534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 749km (466 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Imperia and Potenza by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imperia to Potenza is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Imperia and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imperia and Potenza. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imperia to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Tiburtina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Imperia and Potenza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Imperia and Potenza. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imperia to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sala Consilina and Sala Consilina - Area AGIP. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Imperia and Potenza. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imperia to Potenza. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5h 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 Imperia and Potenza. The distance is around 958km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imperia to Potenza is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imperia and Potenza

Transport options from Imperia to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 30m
€110($110)
twice daily859km (534 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 20m
€84($84)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Train via Roma Termini11h 55m
€71($71)
once daily971km (603 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€60($60)
3 times a week1,056km (656 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€175($175)
on demand958km (595 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