- 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 06
$48
Average ticket price on Sep 06
$90
Fastest journey on Sep 06
5 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
5 h 58 m
Trains on Sep 06
23
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Potenza will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
On Sun, Sep 06, we found 23 trains from Bologna to Potenza, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 06 the direct trains cover the 563 km distance in an average of 5 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 26 m .
On Sun, Sep 06 the slowest trains will take 6 h 31 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.
FRECCIAROSSA 9547
Intercity 583+
Regionale 4297
Intercity 611+
Autobus PZ307
Intercity 611+
Autobus PZ307
Intercity 609+
Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 19925
FRECCIAROSSA 9643 · FRECCIAROSSA 9547
FRECCIAROSSA 9547
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419+
Intercity 707
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+
Intercity 707
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
FRECCIALINK LK115Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Bologna to Potenza:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $61 (€49).
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€49) compared to roughly $189 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128 (€104). The journey takes 7h 27m versus 7h 12m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Potenza trains for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 603+ Autobus PZ617 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h45 | 4:45 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603+ Autobus PZ617 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h35 | 4:35 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ Autobus PZ617 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h50 | 4:35 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale 21107 | 9:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h39 | 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ618 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h35 | 4:12 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Autobus PZ101 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 4:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605+ Autobus PZ303 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h50 | 6:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605+ Autobus PZ303 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h40 | 6:40 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Autobus PZ620+ FRECCIALINK LK115 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h45 | 5:12 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ FRECCIALINK LK115 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h31 | 4:58 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Autobus PZ303 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h05 | 6:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Autobus PZ303 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h55 | 6:40 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607+ Autobus PZ625 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h02 | 9:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607+ Autobus PZ625 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h52 | 8:52 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 4297 | 12:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h45 | 6:52 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Autobus PZ623 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h17 | 8:02 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Autobus PZ623 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h07 | 7:52 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ Autobus PZ625 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h07 | 8:52 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ Autobus PZ627 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h58 | 10:58 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ Autobus PZ627 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h05 | 11:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 707 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h11 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Intercity 561+ Regionale 21113 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 9:47 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 611+ Autobus PZ307 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h53 | 12:53 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 611+ Autobus PZ307 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h48 | 12:48 AM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h36 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Autobus PZ307 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 12:48 AM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ Autobus PZ113 | 7:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h23 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 6 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ Autobus PZ409 | 12:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h50 | 9:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ Autobus PZ901 · Regionale 19905 | 12:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h17 | 7:57 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ Autobus PZ901 · Regionale 19905 | 12:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h10 | 7:50 AM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ Autobus PZ409 | 12:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h40 | 9:20 AM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ Autobus PZ901 · Regionale 19905 | 12:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h07 | 7:47 AM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 8303+ Autobus PZ913 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h07 | 1:40 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bologna to Potenza run on average 33 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (563 km) distance in 6h 38m.
Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:39 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.
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Potenza Centrale -> Piazza Mario Pagano, Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Potenza 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Potenza trains use the Bologna Centrale to Potenza Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Potenza Superiore. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Potenza train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Potenza Centrale is 1 km from Potenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Potenza Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Al Duomo, Trattoria Al Vecchio Scarpone
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Potenza Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Potenza Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potenza Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potenza Centrale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grande Albergo Potenza, Park Hotel Centro Congressi, Hotel Pretoria.
Potenza Superiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Potenza Superiore.
ATMs are available at Potenza Superiore.
Available at Potenza Superiore: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza Superiore.
Potenza, Universita has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Potenza, Universita.
Available at Potenza, Universita: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza, Universita.
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