How to travel from Marsala to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Marsala and Potenza is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marsala to Potenza by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno and then to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Salerno and then to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and then to Potenza - Viale del Basento.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Potenza.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Marsala to Potenza by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Marsala and Potenza is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)

It takes around 11h 5m to get from Marsala and Potenza by bus, train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Marsala to Potenza is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Potenza is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marsala and Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marsala and Potenza. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus and Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Itabus, Autolinee Liscio, Onebus, Miccolis Spa and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marsala and Potenza. Buses run once daily 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 Marsala to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5hrs.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno and then to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 11h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Potenza is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 5m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Potenza

Transport options from Marsala to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
5hrs
€85($85)
twice daily613km (381 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
11h 5m
€74($74)
every 4 hours878km (545 miles)
Bus and Train
13hrs
€64($64)
once daily876km (544 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
€47($47)
once daily957km (594 miles)
Bus via Palermo Terminal Bus14h 20m
€10($10)
6 times a week973km (605 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 30m
€140($140)
hourly746km (463 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