- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Dinu Adamesteanu
Potenza’s main archaeological museum displays Lucanian and Roman finds and is essential for understanding Basilicata’s ancient history.
Cheapest price on Sep 11
kr176
Average ticket price on Sep 11
kr334
Fastest journey on Sep 11
3 h 56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
4 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 11
25
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pescara to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pescara to Potenza will cost around kr334 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr176.
On Fri, Sep 11, we found 25 buses from Pescara to Potenza, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 11 the direct buses cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
On Fri, Sep 11 the slowest buses will take 4 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.
Regionale 19771 · Regionale 19987 · Autobus PZ611
Regionale 19777 · Regionale 19993 · Autobus PZ623
Regionale 19771 · Regionale 19987 · Autobus PZ611
Intercity 611+
Autobus PZ307
Intercity 605+
Autobus PZ303
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+
Autobus PZ307
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+
Autobus PZ303
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+
Autobus PZ623
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+
Autobus PZ625
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+
Autobus PZ627Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pescara to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr394 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr394, while a train costs an average of kr598.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr394 Average price Cheapest | kr598 Average price | kr497 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Pescara to Potenza:
A bus is kr204 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pescara to Potenza costing on average kr598.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around kr394 compared to roughly kr497 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr103. The journey takes 6h 31m versus 3h 18m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 Intercity Notte | Departure Time 02:28AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr203 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:14AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 03:28AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr221 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 04:06AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price kr221 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 04:13AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:14AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price kr178 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 04:28AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:14AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price kr177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr302 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 11:41AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr275 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr199 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr242 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr275 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr229 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr176 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price kr289 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:16PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr250 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr237 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr325 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr748 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr310 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr157 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr293 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 05:09PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr257 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr270 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr306 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr293 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:53PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr265 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:48AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr242 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:53AM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr229 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:19PM | Arrival Time 12:48AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr221 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:57PM | Arrival Time 12:53AM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr182 |
The table below shows live departures for Pescara to Potenza buses for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:15 PM Pescara | 5h15 | 7:30 PM Potenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Pescara | 10h00 | 2:15 AM Potenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 11 | |||||
InterCityNotte 35051+ Autobus PZ605 | 4:06 AM Pescara | 4h36 | 8:42 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 35527+ Autobus PZ607 | 4:28 AM Pescara | 4h44 | 9:12 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19771 · Regionale 19987 · Autobus PZ611 | 5:10 AM Pescara | 5h52 | 11:02 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19771 · Regionale 19987 · Autobus PZ611 | 5:14 AM Pescara Porta Nuova | 5h40 | 10:54 AM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 9h40 | 8:15 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4178+ Intercity 603+ Autobus PZ617 | 11:41 AM Pescara Porta Nuova | 4h54 | 4:35 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 603+ Autobus PZ617 | 12:03 PM Pescara | 4h42 | 4:45 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 8h55 | 9:40 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19670+ Intercity 605+ Autobus PZ303 | 1:23 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 5h17 | 6:40 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 605+ Autobus PZ303 | 2:01 PM Pescara | 4h49 | 6:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19777 · Regionale 19993 · Autobus PZ623 | 2:05 PM Pescara | 5h57 | 8:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4180+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Autobus PZ303 | 2:16 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 4h24 | 6:40 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Autobus PZ303 | 2:47 PM Pescara | 4h03 | 6:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Autobus PZ623 | 3:50 PM Pescara | 4h12 | 8:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607+ Autobus PZ625 | 4:01 PM Pescara | 5h01 | 9:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Pescara to Potenza run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr159 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price kr159 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Potenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potenza trip today.
Potenza’s main archaeological museum displays Lucanian and Roman finds and is essential for understanding Basilicata’s ancient history.
A contemporary art museum in Palazzo Loffredo featuring works from the 20th and 21st centuries in a refined historic setting.
A focused archaeology venue highlighting local discoveries and giving added context to Potenza’s prehistory and early settlements.
Potenza’s main pedestrian street is lined with shops and historic buildings and is the essential route through the city center.
The historic center itself is worth exploring for its stairways, churches, and layered urban landscape spread across the ridge.
A central square near the cathedral, good for orientation and for experiencing everyday life in Potenza’s historic core.
Baked pasta layered with ragù, meatballs, eggs and cheese. A festive Lucanian Sunday dish linked to family celebrations across Basilicata.
Fresh pasta made with toasted breadcrumbs, often called poor man’s cheese, usually served with garlic, oil and peperoni cruschi. A Basilicata classic.
Sweet dried red peppers from nearby Senise, fried briefly until crisp. They are an iconic Basilicata ingredient used in pasta, meat and snack dishes.
Refined restaurant known for Lucanian cuisine with a modern touch, attentive service and a polished atmosphere suited to a special dinner.
Well-regarded traditional venue serving regional dishes and local ingredients in a warm, rustic setting popular for authentic Basilicata flavors.
Casual local favorite for classic southern Italian and Lucanian cooking, with a straightforward atmosphere and dependable hearty plates.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Florence, while local buses and everyday coffee remain affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up, and small change at cafés is appreciated.
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Potenza Viale del Basento Terminal Bus -> Potenza Centrale, Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pescara 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.

Most Pescara to Potenza buses use the Pescara, Terminal Bus to Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Pescara and Potenza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pescara, Terminal Bus is 1 km from Pescara city centre. Public transport options include:
Pescara, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Caffè Terminal (in the station), Trattoria del Mare (0.5 km), Osteria La Vongola (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Pescara, Terminal Bus.
Available at Pescara, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara, Terminal Bus: Elevators, ramps.
Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) is 1 km from Potenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Trattoria del Basento (0.5 km), Osteria Potentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
Available at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus): Elevators, ramps.
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