How to travel from Milan to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Milan and Potenza is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Potenza.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance910km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Milan to Potenza by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Milan and Potenza is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 759km (471 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Milan and Potenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Potenza is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Potenza. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Potenza with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Milan and Potenza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Milan and Potenza. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in san donato m3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

FlixBus, Marozzi VT and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Milan and Potenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Potenza. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Milan and Potenza. The distance is around 910km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Potenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Potenza

Transport options from Milan to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
€77($77)
twice daily826km (513 miles)
Fly to Naples (NAP), Train4h 25m
€63($63)
twice daily911km (566 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
€64($64)
twice daily866km (538 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€75($75)
once daily948km (589 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€52($52)
twice daily963km (598 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€165($165)
on demand910km (566 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