How to travel from Potenza to Venice, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Venice is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Potenza to Venice 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 Venice (VCE).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Venice.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance802km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Venice

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Venice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Potenza and Venice is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Potenza and Venice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Venice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Venice, 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 Venice. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Potenza and Venice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Venice. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Autolinee Ventre, FlixBus, Itabus and Auto Linee Moretti run regular bus services between Potenza and Venice. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 50m 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 Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Venice. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Venice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Potenza to Venice

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Venice

Transport options from Potenza to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 20m
€81($81)
twice daily719km (447 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€74($74)
once daily895km (556 miles)
Train via Foggia8h 50m
€64($64)
once daily797km (495 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€55($55)
3 times a week847km (527 miles)
Bus via Rimini12hrs
€62($62)
5 times a week870km (540 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€145($145)
on demand802km (498 miles)

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Airports near Venice

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice