- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Provinciale di Salerno
Provincial archaeology museum with finds from Etruscan, Greek, and Roman sites. A strong choice for understanding the wider Salerno area.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Potenza to Salerno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza to Salerno will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 18 buses from Potenza to Salerno, including 8 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.
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Buses from Potenza to Salerno run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Potenza to Salerno.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:39PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Potenza to Salerno buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 4h00 | 6:20 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ504 | 6:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19905 · Autobus PZ102 · Metropolitano 21320 | 7:51 AM Potenza, Universita | 2h49 | 10:40 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19905 · Autobus PZ102 | 7:51 AM Potenza, Universita | 2h39 | 10:30 AM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ102 | 9:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
304 | 9:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1h35 | 10:50 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1h15 | 11:40 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 5h25 | 4:35 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
1202 | 12:35 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1h25 | 2:00 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19912 · Autobus PZ108 · Metropolitano 21340 | 12:40 PM Potenza, Universita | 4h00 | 4:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19912 · Autobus PZ108 | 12:40 PM Potenza, Universita | 3h40 | 4:20 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ108 | 2:20 PM Potenza Centrale | 2h00 | 4:20 PM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ110 · Regionale 5337 | 2:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 3h09 | 5:59 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ112 | 6:20 PM Potenza Centrale | 2h05 | 8:25 PM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ112 · Regionale 94830 | 6:20 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h44 | 8:04 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1h25 | 8:30 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21114 · Autobus PZ214 | 9:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h55 | 10:55 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
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Provincial archaeology museum with finds from Etruscan, Greek, and Roman sites. A strong choice for understanding the wider Salerno area.
Museum devoted to Roberto Papi's collection of medical instruments. It reflects Salerno's celebrated medieval school of medicine.
Compact diocesan museum preserving sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects linked to the cathedral and local religious history.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and benches, ideal for walking, sea views, and feeling everyday Salerno life at sunset.
The medieval old town's main pedestrian street, filled with historic buildings, shops, and easy access to many major sights.
Lively central pedestrian axis joining station and old town. Good for shopping, architecture, and understanding the modern city center.
Fresh anchovies from the Amalfi-Salerno coast, often marinated or fried. They are a staple of local seafood cooking and prized for their intense, clean flavor.
Handmade pasta from nearby Minori served with a slow-cooked beef and tomato ragù. It is a classic Sunday and festive dish in the Salerno area.
Thick spaghetti with clams, garlic, olive oil, and parsley. A beloved coastal Campanian dish, especially good in Salerno for its very fresh shellfish.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on refined Campanian seafood and seasonal tasting menus in a polished setting near the waterfront.
Popular pizzeria and casual restaurant known for quality Neapolitan-style pizza, local ingredients, and a lively, reliable atmosphere.
Historic, well-known seafood restaurant in the old town, appreciated for classic local fish dishes and a traditional Salerno atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: lodging rises in peak season, but pizza, cafes, and local transit stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service may be included via coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis are usually rounded up; small change at cafes is optional.
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Most Potenza to Salerno buses use the Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) to Salerno, Piazza della Concordia station pair, with some services arriving at Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci. Use this guide to compare Potenza and Salerno bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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