How to travel from Pacentro to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Pacentro and Potenza is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pacentro 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 PotenzaPacentro if you're planning a return trip.

1
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Potenza.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Pescara Centrale then Foggia and then to Potenza Superiore.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pacentro and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Pacentro to Potenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Pacentro and Potenza is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Pacentro and Potenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pacentro to Potenza is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Pacentro and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pacentro and Potenza. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pacentro to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sulmona, Pescara Centrale and Foggia. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Trenitalia and TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto run train services between Pacentro and Potenza. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Pacentro and Potenza. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pacentro to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sulmona Via Giuseppe Mazzini and Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Satam Bus, FlixBus, Miccolis Spa, Marino Autolinee and Autolinee Liscio run regular bus services between Pacentro and Potenza. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pacentro to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Potenza. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Pacentro and Potenza. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pacentro to Potenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

How do I get from Pacentro to Potenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Pacentro and Potenza

Transport options from Pacentro to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
€64($64)
4 times a day338km (210 miles)
Bus via Naples - Piazza Garibaldi5h 10m
€35($35)
4 times a day346km (215 miles)
Train
5hrs
€62($62)
every 3 hours366km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€58($58)
on demand316km (196 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Pacentro and Potenza

Bus companies

Train operators

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