- 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
$20
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples International Airport to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples International Airport to Potenza will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Naples International Airport to Potenza without transferring at least once.
ALIBUS NM109 · Autobus PZ109
ALIBUS NM067 · Regionale 22147 · Autobus PZ411
ALIBUS NM157 · Regionale 5585 · Autobus PZ915
ALIBUS NM079 · Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ497
ALIBUS NM019 · Regionale 5221 · Autobus PZ419
ALIBUS NM109 · Autobus PZ109
ALIBUS NM157 · Regionale 5585 · Autobus PZ915
ALIBUS NM079 · Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ497
ALIBUS NM019 · Regionale 5221 · Autobus PZ419
ALIBUS NM055+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
FRECCIALINK LK015Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples International Airport to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Naples International Airport to Potenza:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples International Airport to Potenza costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Liscio.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:51PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:26PM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:26PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples International Airport to Potenza buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALIBUS NM001 · Regionale 22133 · Autobus PZ105 | 6:05 AM Naples International Airport | 3h09 | 9:14 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM001 · Regionale 22133 · Autobus PZ105 | 6:05 AM Naples International Airport | 3h19 | 9:24 AM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM017+ Intercity 701+ Autobus PZ419 | 8:00 AM Naples International Airport | 3h35 | 11:35 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM009 · Regionale 22137 · Autobus PZ419 | 8:15 AM Naples International Airport | 3h20 | 11:35 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM031 · Regionale 22139 · Autobus PZ107 | 9:35 AM Naples International Airport | 3h30 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM033+ FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ107 | 10:00 AM Naples International Airport | 3h05 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM175 · Regionale 22141 · Autobus PZ111 | 10:35 AM Naples International Airport | 3h44 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM175 · Regionale 22141 · Autobus PZ111 | 10:35 AM Naples International Airport | 3h30 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM041+ Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 10:55 AM Naples International Airport | 3h10 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM041+ Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 10:55 AM Naples International Airport | 3h24 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM183 · Regionale 22153 · Autobus PZ407 | 12:25 PM Naples International Airport | 3h10 | 3:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM055+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 12:35 PM Naples International Airport | 3h16 | 3:51 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM187 · Autobus PZ101 | 1:20 PM Naples International Airport | 2h40 | 4:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
ALIBUS NM187 · Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ618 | 1:20 PM Naples International Airport | 2h52 | 4:12 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM071 · Regionale 5239 · Autobus PZ411 | 2:30 PM Naples International Airport | 3h05 | 5:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM079 · Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ497 | 3:35 PM Naples International Airport | 3h05 | 6:40 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM153+ BUS LP707 | 4:55 PM Naples International Airport | 4h31 | 9:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
ALIBUS NM095 · Regionale 5245+ BUS LP707 | 5:30 PM Naples International Airport | 3h56 | 9:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM157 · Regionale 5585 · Autobus PZ915 | 6:35 PM Naples International Airport | 3h00 | 9:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM109 · Autobus PZ109 | 7:15 PM Naples International Airport | 2h50 | 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
ALIBUS NM119 · Regionale 5959 · Autobus PZ113 | 9:20 PM Naples International Airport | 3h10 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
ALIBUS NM121+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Autobus PZ113 | 9:40 PM Naples International Airport | 2h50 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Naples International Airport to Potenza run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:00, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 11:00 AM |
Last bus 7:55 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples International Airport 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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