How to travel from Prato to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Prato and Potenza is around 632km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prato to Potenza by train, 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

Take the train to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Potenza.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance632km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Prato to Potenza by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Prato and Potenza is around 632km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Prato and Potenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Potenza is to take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Potenza. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Potenza. 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 5h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Prato and Potenza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Prato and Potenza. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus, Autolinee Liscio and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Prato and Potenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Potenza. We recommend that you take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Potenza is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Potenza. Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) and Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) 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 Prato and Potenza. The distance is around 632km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Potenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Prato to Potenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Potenza

Transport options from Prato to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 30m
€57($57)
once daily660km (410 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€39($39)
twice daily650km (404 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€115($115)
on demand632km (393 miles)

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Airports near Potenza

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Potenza
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Potenza
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Potenza