How to travel from Polignano a Mare to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Potenza is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Polignano a Mare 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 PotenzaPolignano a Mare if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Foggia and then to Potenza Superiore.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Bus

Take the bus to Potenza Viale del Basento.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Miccolis Spa

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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance161km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Polignano a Mare and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Polignano a Mare to Potenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Potenza is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Polignano a Mare and Potenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Potenza is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Polignano a Mare and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Potenza. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Polignano a Mare to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale and Foggia. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Polignano a Mare and Potenza. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Polignano a Mare and Potenza. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Polignano a Mare to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Miccolis Spa and FlixBus run regular bus services between Polignano a Mare and Potenza. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Polignano a Mare to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Potenza Viale del Basento. instead which will take 3h 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 Polignano a Mare and Potenza. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Potenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Transport options from Polignano a Mare to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€27($27)
every 3 hours270km (168 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€34($34)
once daily227km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€30($30)
on demand161km (100 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