How to travel from Rimini to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Potenza is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rimini 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Foggia and then to Potenza Superiore.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Bus

Take the bus to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Autolinee Ventre

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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance544km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Potenza by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Rimini and Potenza is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (289 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Rimini and Potenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Potenza is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rimini and Potenza. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rimini to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Foggia. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rimini and Potenza. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Rimini and Potenza. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rimini and Potenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 6h 40m.

Autolinee Ventre and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Rimini and Potenza. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rimini to Potenza. We recommend that you take the train to Foggia and then to Potenza Superiore. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Rimini and Potenza. The distance is around 544km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Potenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

How do I get from Rimini to Potenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Potenza

Transport options from Rimini to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 35m
€44($44)
every 3 hours526km (327 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 40m
€36($36)
once daily568km (353 miles)
Bus via San Severo train station8h 35m
€70($70)
4 times a week727km (452 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€100($100)
on demand544km (338 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