How to travel from Potenza to Trento, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Trento is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Potenza to Trento by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Salerno and then to Trento.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Verona and then to Trento.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Trento.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance879km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Trento

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Trento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Potenza and Trento is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Potenza and Trento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Trento is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Trento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Trento. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Trento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Trento. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Autolinee Ventre, FlixBus and Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between Potenza and Trento. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 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 Trento. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Trento. The distance is around 879km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Trento is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Trento

Transport options from Potenza to Trento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 35m
€110($110)
twice daily842km (523 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane6h 35m
€100($100)
twice daily916km (569 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 15m
€73($73)
twice daily995km (618 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€74($74)
once daily928km (576 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 25m
€64($64)
3 times a week980km (609 miles)
Bus via Eboli14h 45m
€61($61)
6 times a week925km (575 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand879km (546 miles)

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Airports near Trento

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Trento
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Trento
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Trento