How to travel from Potenza to Caltanissetta, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Caltanissetta is around 602km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Potenza to Caltanissetta by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaltanissettaPotenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Napoli Centrale, plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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2 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Crotone bus station then Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni and then to Caltanissetta.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Salerno then Termini Imerese and then to Caltanissetta Xirbi.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Caltanissetta.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Caltanissetta

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Caltanissetta by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Potenza and Caltanissetta is around 602km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Potenza and Caltanissetta by bus.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Caltanissetta is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Caltanissetta is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Caltanissetta. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Caltanissetta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno, Termini Imerese and Caltanissetta Xirbi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Caltanissetta. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 20m, 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 Potenza and Caltanissetta. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Caltanissetta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Crotone bus station, Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe and Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Marino Autolinee, Onebus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Autolinee Liscio, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Potenza and Caltanissetta. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Caltanissetta is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Potenza to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you take the bus to Crotone bus station then Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni and then to Caltanissetta. instead which will take 8h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Caltanissetta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Potenza to Caltanissetta

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Caltanissetta

Transport options from Potenza to Caltanissetta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
€95($95)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€95($95)
twice daily651km (405 miles)
Train to Salerno, plane8h 10m
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,140km (708 miles)
Train and Ferry
8h 35m
€70($70)
once daily712km (443 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€40($40)
twice a week745km (463 miles)
Bus via Salerno - Piazza della Concordia11h 20m
€44($44)
twice daily794km (493 miles)
Train
11h 20m
€57($57)
once daily774km (481 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 60m
€110($110)
hourly602km (374 miles)

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Airports near Caltanissetta

The following major airports near Caltanissetta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Caltanissetta
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Caltanissetta