How to travel from Potenza to Ventimiglia, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Ventimiglia is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Potenza to Ventimiglia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)

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Bus

Take the bus to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance1,003km (623 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Ventimiglia

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Ventimiglia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) 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 €100 ($100).

The distance between Potenza and Ventimiglia is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 760km (472 miles)

It takes around 10h 5m to get from Potenza and Ventimiglia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Ventimiglia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Ventimiglia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Ventimiglia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 5m, 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 Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sala Consilina - Area AGIP and Sala Consilina. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Lirosi Linee, Auto Linee Moretti and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Potenza and Ventimiglia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14h 45m 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 Ventimiglia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ventimiglia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) 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 Ventimiglia. The distance is around 1,003km (623 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Ventimiglia is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Ventimiglia

Transport options from Potenza to Ventimiglia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 35m
€100($100)
twice daily871km (541 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane6h 25m
€110($110)
twice daily897km (558 miles)
Train to Foggia, plane7h 25m
€180($180)
every 3 hours1,134km (705 miles)
Train to Foggia, plane7h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours1,124km (698 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane8h 55m
€105($105)
twice daily1,155km (718 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 5m
€82($82)
once daily1,018km (633 miles)
Train via Roma Termini12h 10m
€73($73)
once daily1,008km (626 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 45m
€60($60)
3 times a week1,075km (668 miles)
Bus via Pescara15h 35m
€95($95)
once a week1,153km (716 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
€180($180)
on demand1,003km (623 miles)

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Airports near Ventimiglia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Ventimiglia
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Ventimiglia