The distance between Lecce and Potenza is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lecce 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 → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Potenza.
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Take the train to Taranto and then to Potenza Centrale.
There are several options for getting from Lecce to Potenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Lecce and Potenza is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lecce and Potenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to Potenza is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Potenza. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brindisi and Taranto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Potenza. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 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 Lecce and Potenza. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Potenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 15m.
FlixBus, Miccolis Spa and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lecce and Potenza. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Potenza. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Lecce and Potenza. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Potenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €16($16) | 4 times a day | 254km (158 miles) |
Bus via Metaponto Central Bus Station | 4hrs | €30($30) | twice daily | 262km (163 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | €27($27) | every 20 mins | 258km (160 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €47($47) | on demand | 255km (158 miles) |
Miccolis Spa
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Potenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.