- 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
€30
Average price
€79
Fastest journey
13 h 40 m
Average duration
14 h 22 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
824 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Turin to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Turin to Potenza will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 13 buses that leave Turin for Potenza on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 824 km distance in an average of 14 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 15 h 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.
3887 · 1201
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
049
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FlixBus · FlixBus
201 · 209
201 · 209Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Turin to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 512 miles (824 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price | €101 Average price | €234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 41m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Potenza:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Potenza costing on average €71.
A bus is €51 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Turin to Potenza costing on average €101.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €234 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €184. The journey takes 14h 11m versus 9h 33m 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, AutoLinee Moretti.
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 01:25AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
The table below shows live departures for Turin to Potenza buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. 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 · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto) | 16h30 | 2:10 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
3887 · 1201 | 10:00 PM Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) | 18h55 | 4:55 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) | 15h25 | 2:10 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) | 17h50 | 7:15 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
201 · 209 | 6:30 AM Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) | 15h00 | 9:30 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
201 · 209 | 6:55 AM Torino, Stazione Torino Stura | 14h35 | 9:30 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Torino, Stazione Torino Stura | 20h40 | 4:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) | 19h30 | 4:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto) | 19h05 | 4:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Torino, Stazione Torino Stura | 17h45 | 10:30 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
049 | 6:30 PM Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) | 14h05 | 8:35 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
049 | 6:55 PM Torino, Stazione Torino Stura | 13h40 | 8:35 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) | 14h30 | 10:30 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Turin to Potenza run on average 30 times per day, taking around 14h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 512 miles (824 km) distance in 13h 40m.
Distance 512 miles (824 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 Turin 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 Turin to Potenza buses use the Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) to Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Turin and Potenza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) is 2 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (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), Ristorante Italia (0.2 km), Trattoria Torino (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus).
Available at Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus): Elevators, ramps.
Torino, Stazione Torino Stura is 5 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino, Stazione Torino Stura has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Torino, Stazione Torino Stura. ATMs are available at Torino, Stazione Torino Stura.
Ticket office support is available at Torino, Stazione Torino Stura.
Available at Torino, Stazione Torino Stura: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino, Stazione Torino Stura: Wheelchair accessible entry and exit points.
Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto) is 5 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto). ATMs are available at Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto).
Ticket office support is available at Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto).
Available at Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Turin, Via Mario Pannunzio / Corso Caio Plinio (Stazione Lingotto): Limited access for disabled individuals.
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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