The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale without transferring at least once.
InterCityNotte 755+
Autobus PZ60512:10 AM8h32Bologna Centrale8:42 AMPotenza Centrale$681One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 757+
Autobus PZ60712:27 AM8h45Bologna Centrale9:12 AMPotenza Centrale$681One-way1 transfer
Intercity 609+
Autobus PZ6272:00 PM9h05Bologna Centrale11:05 PMPotenza Centrale$751One-way1 transfer
Intercity 607+
Autobus PZ62512:00 PM9h02Bologna Centrale9:02 PMPotenza Centrale$751One-way1 transfer
Intercity 603+
Autobus PZ6178:00 AM8h45Bologna Centrale4:45 PMPotenza Centrale$751One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9643 · FRECCIAROSSA 9547+
Autobus PZ1474:37 PM5h38Bologna Centrale10:15 PMPotenza Centrale$1591One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+
Autobus PZ1474:27 PM5h48Bologna Centrale10:15 PMPotenza Centrale$1251One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9641 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
Autobus PZ1094:07 PM5h58Bologna Centrale10:05 PMPotenza Centrale$1581One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9603 · FRECCIAROSSA 9505+
Autobus PZ1077:07 AM5h58Bologna Centrale1:05 PMPotenza Centrale$1461One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9625+
Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ49712:37 PM6h03Bologna Centrale6:40 PMPotenza Centrale$1231One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale 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 6h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale costing on average $119 (€98).
Other travel options to Potenza Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 755+ Autobus PZ605 | 12:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h32 | 8:42 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 757+ Autobus PZ607 | 12:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h45 | 9:12 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Autobus PZ419 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h02 | 11:35 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ107 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h38 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603 · FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ107 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h58 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 603+ Autobus PZ617 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h45 | 4:45 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Autobus PZ407 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h08 | 3:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 5967 · Autobus PZ497 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h46 | 6:40 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale 5583 · Autobus PZ407 | 9:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h28 | 3:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h24 | 3:51 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 · FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h14 | 3:51 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Autobus PZ411 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h08 | 5:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ Regionale 5239 · Autobus PZ411 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 5:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 607+ Autobus PZ625 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h02 | 9:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Autobus PZ497 | 12:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 6:40 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625+ Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ497 | 12:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 6:40 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Autobus PZ623 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h17 | 8:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ Autobus PZ625 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h17 | 9:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ Autobus PZ627 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h05 | 11:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 611+ Autobus PZ307 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h53 | 12:53 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Autobus PZ109 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9641 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Autobus PZ109 | 4:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h58 | 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Autobus PZ147 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h48 | 10:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643 · FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Autobus PZ147 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h38 | 10:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Autobus PZ113 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Autobus PZ307 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h08 | 12:53 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 351 miles (565 km) distance in 8h 32m.
Distance 351 miles (565 km) |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 32m |
First train 6:54 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Potenza Centrale from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potenza Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West)
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Via del Gallitello
- Ristorante Al Duomo
- Trattoria Al Vecchio Scarpone
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- Grande Albergo Potenza
- Park Hotel Centro Congressi
- Hotel Pretoria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains: Various connections
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