The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania to Potenza
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
12 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
355 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Potenza will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 2 buses that leave Catania for Potenza on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 355 km distance in an average of 12 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 14 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Catania to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€92 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €146 Average price |
10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Catania to Potenza bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Potenza buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 PM Catania | 10h55 | 6:25 AM Potenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 10:00 AM Catania | 14h15 | 12:15 AM Potenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Potenza
Buses from Catania to Potenza run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 22:58. The fastest bus covers the 220 miles (355 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 220 miles (355 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 22:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Catania to PotenzaYou can travel by bus between Catania to Potenza with FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Bus from Catania to Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Potenza by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Catania to Potenza
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Trattoria del Basento (0.5 km)
- Osteria Potentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 101, 102, 103 Train: Potenza Centrale
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