How to travel from Potenza to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Trieste is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Potenza to Trieste by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Trieste (TRS).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier and then to Trieste Central Bus Station.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance947km (589 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Trieste by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Potenza and Trieste is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (361 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Potenza and Trieste by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Trieste. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Potenza and Trieste. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Trieste. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza Montpellier. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Miccolis Spa, Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT and FlixBus run regular bus services between Potenza and Trieste. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 15m 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 Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Trieste is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 114km (71 miles) from Trieste. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Trieste. The distance is around 947km (589 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Trieste

Transport options from Potenza to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 30m
€120($120)
twice daily753km (468 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 15m
€85($85)
once daily1,029km (639 miles)
Train via Salerno9h 50m
€69($69)
once daily1,023km (636 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 15m
€75($75)
6 times a week1,060km (659 miles)
Bus via Sicignano San Licandro SP3615hrs
€55($55)
4 times a week1,102km (685 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€170($170)
on demand947km (589 miles)

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Airports near Trieste

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Trieste
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Trieste
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Trieste