The distance between Pompei and Potenza is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pompei 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 → Pompei if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Potenza Viale del Basento.
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Take the train to Potenza Centrale.
There are several options for getting from Pompei to Potenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Pompei and Potenza is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Pompei and Potenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pompei to Potenza is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Potenza. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Trenitalia run train services between Pompei and Potenza. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Pompei and Potenza. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pompei and Potenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 45m.
Miccolis Spa, FlixBus, Busitalia Campania SpA and Autolinee Liscio run regular bus services between Pompei and Potenza. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Potenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Potenza Viale del Basento. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pompei and Potenza. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Potenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1h 45m | 4 times a day | 133km (83 miles) | |
Bus via Salerno - Concordia | 2h 15m | €13($13) | every 20 mins | 139km (86 miles) |
Train | 2h 10m | €12($12) | every 4 hours | 137km (85 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €24($24) | on demand | 132km (82 miles) |
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The following major airports near Potenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.