How to travel from Positano to Potenza, Italy

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Amalfi then Salerno and then to Potenza - Viale del Basento.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance144km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Potenza

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Positano and Potenza. We recommend that you drive to Potenza. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Positano to Potenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Potenza

Transport options from Positano to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€10($10)
every 20 mins147km (91 miles)
Bus via Amalfi3h 30m
€3($3)
twice daily147km (91 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€29($29)
once daily136km (84 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train3h 25m
€21($21)
every 4 hours148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€26($26)
on demand144km (89 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