How to travel from Potenza to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between Potenza and San Gimignano is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Potenza to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Taranto and then to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier and then to Poggibonsi.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to San Gimignano.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance607km (377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from Potenza to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Potenza and San Gimignano is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Potenza and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Potenza and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Potenza and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza Montpellier, Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Miccolis Spa, Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT, Curcio Viaggi and FlixBus run regular bus services between Potenza and San Gimignano. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 25m 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Taranto and then to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Potenza and San Gimignano. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Potenza to San Gimignano

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and San Gimignano

Transport options from Potenza to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 30m
€74($74)
every 20 mins1,030km (640 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€35($35)
once a week635km (395 miles)
Bus via Caserta Train Station9h 40m
€51($51)
once daily644km (400 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€110($110)
on demand607km (377 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano