- 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 19
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$12
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 19
14
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salerno to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Potenza will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 14 buses from Salerno to Potenza, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
Autobus PZ131 · Regionale 19908
Autobus PZ131
Regionale 5963 · Autobus PZ105 · Regionale 19909
Autobus PZ113
Autobus PZ105
Autobus PZ113
Autobus PZ105
Autobus PZ111
Autobus PZ107
305Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Potenza:
A train is $0.17 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Potenza costing on average $13.
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Potenza costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.60. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 14m 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 06:39PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Potenza buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus PZ113 | 11:10 PM Salerno station | 1h20 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Autobus PZ131 · Regionale 19908 | 6:00 AM Salerno station | 2h44 | 8:44 AM Potenza, Universita | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ131 | 6:00 AM Salerno station | 1h47 | 7:47 AM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 4h00 | 10:30 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5963 · Autobus PZ105 · Regionale 19909 | 7:14 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h56 | 11:10 AM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ105 | 7:50 AM Salerno station | 1h24 | 9:14 AM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ105 · Regionale 19909 | 7:50 AM Salerno station | 3h20 | 11:10 AM Potenza, Universita | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ107 | 11:35 AM Salerno station | 1h30 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21315 · Autobus PZ111 · Regionale 19915 | 11:43 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h41 | 3:24 PM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ111 · Regionale 19915 | 12:40 PM Salerno station | 2h44 | 3:24 PM Potenza, Universita | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ111 | 12:40 PM Salerno station | 1h25 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
1201 | 3:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1h50 | 4:55 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 | 5:15 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 1h35 | 6:50 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ127 | 10:00 PM Salerno station | 1h49 | 11:49 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salerno to Potenza run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. 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 10m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:10 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.
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.
Official public transport app
Potenza Viale del Basento Terminal Bus -> Potenza Centrale, Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno 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 Salerno to Potenza buses use the Salerno, Piazza della Concordia to Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Potenza 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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