The distance between Positano and Potenza is around 136km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Positano to Potenza by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Potenza → Positano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Amalfi then Salerno and then to Potenza - Viale del Basento.
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Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Potenza Centrale.
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There are several options for getting from Positano to Potenza by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).
The distance between Positano and Potenza is around 136km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Positano and Potenza by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Potenza is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Potenza. We recommend that you drive to Potenza. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Potenza. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi and Salerno. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Sita Sud, Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Positano and Potenza. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Potenza. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Positano and Potenza. The distance is around 144km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Potenza is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3hrs | €10($10) | every 20 mins | 147km (91 miles) |
Bus via Amalfi | 3h 30m | €3($3) | twice daily | 147km (91 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €29($29) | once daily | 136km (84 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 3h 25m | €21($21) | every 4 hours | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €26($26) | on demand | 144km (89 miles) |
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Lucibello Positano
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Marozzi VT
The following major airports near Potenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.