- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu
The city’s main archaeology museum, housed in Palazzo Loffredo, with finds from ancient Lucania that give essential context to Potenza and the wider Basilicata region.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 14 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
511 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Potenza will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 7 buses that leave Florence for Potenza on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 511 km distance in an average of 10 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 5 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $104 Average price |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Potenza:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Potenza costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Potenza costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:38PM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 13h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Potenza buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 9h45 | 4:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ BUS LP789+ Autobus PZ603 | 6:38 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 13h04 | 7:42 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
110 · 133 | 8:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 8h00 | 4:10 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
131 · 123 | 8:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h40 | 7:10 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h20 | 10:30 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:10 AM Florence | 10h45 | 10:55 AM Potenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Florence | 11h25 | 7:30 PM Potenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Florence | 9h25 | 7:15 PM Potenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Potenza run on average 30 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:26. The fastest bus covers the 317 miles (511 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 317 miles (511 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:26 PM |
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Discover the best of Potenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potenza trip today.
The city’s main archaeology museum, housed in Palazzo Loffredo, with finds from ancient Lucania that give essential context to Potenza and the wider Basilicata region.
A civic gallery and exhibition space used for temporary art shows in a historic setting, often highlighted for its central location and cultural programming.
A local art collection featuring works connected to Basilicata, suitable for visitors interested in regional painting and lesser-known cultural institutions.
Potenza’s main pedestrian street and the social spine of the historic center, lined with shops, churches, viewpoints, and everyday city life.
The historic center is the best area for walking, photography, churches, and layered urban history, with steep lanes and panoramic points.
A striking modern bridge by engineer Sergio Musmeci, internationally admired for its sculptural concrete design and increasingly popular for photos.
Hand-shaped pasta typical of Basilicata, often served with toasted breadcrumbs and sweet dried cruschi peppers for a distinctly Lucanian flavor.
Thin local peppers dried and quickly fried until crisp. They are one of Basilicata’s signature specialties and are eaten as a snack or topping.
Salt cod served with cruschi peppers, a classic inland Lucanian pairing that balances savory fish with sweet crisp pepper.
Established traditional restaurant in Potenza known for Lucanian dishes, local wines, and a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Popular casual spot in Potenza appreciated for quality pizza, modern style, and reliable service for an easy local meal.
Well-known central restaurant serving regional cuisine and classic Italian dishes in an elegant, established setting.
Costs are moderate by Italian standards. Dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and location.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) -> Potenza Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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.

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