How to travel from Viterbo to Potenza, Italy

The distance between Viterbo and Potenza is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Viterbo to Potenza by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Valle Aurelia then Napoli Afragola and then to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Saxa Rubra and then to Potenza.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Potenza.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Viterbo and Potenza

There are several options for getting from Viterbo to Potenza by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Viterbo and Potenza is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 366km (227 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Viterbo and Potenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Viterbo to Potenza is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Viterbo and Potenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Viterbo and Potenza. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Viterbo to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valle Aurelia, Termini and Napoli Afragola. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Viterbo and Potenza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Viterbo and Potenza. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Viterbo to Potenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Saxa Rubra, Euclide and Teodorico. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Cotral, FlixBus, Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT and Itabus run regular bus services between Viterbo and Potenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Viterbo to Potenza. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Potenza Centrale. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Viterbo and Potenza. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Viterbo to Potenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Viterbo and Potenza

Transport options from Viterbo to Potenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€44($44)
once daily470km (292 miles)
Train via Valle Aurelia6h 10m
€38($38)
twice daily462km (287 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 10m
€140($140)
twice daily474km (295 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€30($30)
twice daily444km (276 miles)
Bus via Rome Saxa Rubra7h 30m
€41($41)
4 times a day472km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€80($80)
on demand441km (274 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