The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Potenza
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
511 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Potenza will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Potenza without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 4105+
Intercity 591+
Autobus PZ1091:14 PM8h51Florence Santa Maria Novella10:05 PMPotenza Centrale$821One-way2 transfers
Intercity 583+
Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ49710:15 AM8h25Florence Rifredi6:40 PMPotenza Centrale$831One-way2 transfers
Intercity 583+
BUS LP70710:15 AM11h11Florence Rifredi9:26 PMPotenza Centrale$841One-way1 transfer
Regionale 17852+
InterCityNotte 755+
Autobus PZ60510:22 PM10h20Florence Santa Maria Novella8:42 AMPotenza Centrale$851One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17852+
InterCityNotte 755+
Autobus PZ60510:22 PM10h12Florence Santa Maria Novella8:34 AMPotenza Superiore$851One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+
Autobus PZ1475:14 PM5h01Florence Santa Maria Novella10:15 PMPotenza Centrale$1221One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+
Autobus PZ9154:33 PM5h02Florence Santa Maria Novella9:35 PMPotenza Centrale$1221One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
Autobus PZ1137:14 PM5h16Florence Santa Maria Novella12:30 AMPotenza Centrale$1221One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
Autobus PZ1094:48 PM5h17Florence Santa Maria Novella10:05 PMPotenza Centrale$1251One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+
Regionale 5239 · Autobus PZ41111:59 AM5h36Florence Santa Maria Novella5:35 PMPotenza Centrale$1251One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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 Florence to Potenza:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Potenza costing on average $69 (€55).
A bus is $73 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Potenza costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Live departures
Florence to Potenza train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Potenza trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17852+ InterCityNotte 755+ Autobus PZ605 | 10:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h20 | 8:42 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17852+ InterCityNotte 755+ Autobus PZ605 | 10:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h12 | 8:34 AM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 899+ Autobus PZ111 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h39 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 899+ Autobus PZ419 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h55 | 11:35 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94451+ Intercity 603+ Autobus PZ617 | 5:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h35 | 4:35 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 581 · Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ407 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h50 | 3:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9591+ FRECCIARGENTO 8863+ Autobus PZ107 | 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h00 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ111 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h05 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ111 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h51 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580 · Intercity 605+ Autobus PZ303 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h19 | 6:40 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17816+ Intercity 607+ Autobus PZ625 | 8:41 AM Florence Rifredi | 12h11 | 8:52 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Autobus PZ407 · Autobus PZ718 | 9:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h41 | 3:55 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Autobus PZ407 | 9:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h21 | 3:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015+ Autobus PZ618 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h58 | 4:12 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h37 | 3:51 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ BUS LP707 | 10:15 AM Florence Rifredi | 11h11 | 9:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ497 | 10:15 AM Florence Rifredi | 8h25 | 6:40 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Autobus PZ411 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h21 | 5:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508 · FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Autobus PZ623 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h16 | 7:52 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94455+ Intercity 609+ Autobus PZ627 | 11:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h18 | 10:58 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ Regionale 5239 · Autobus PZ411 | 11:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h36 | 5:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ497 | 12:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h52 | 6:40 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4105+ Intercity 591+ Autobus PZ109 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h51 | 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ Intercity 511+ Autobus PZ113 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h02 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 611+ Autobus PZ307 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h08 | 12:48 AM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 611+ Autobus PZ307 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h13 | 12:53 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ BUS LP707 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h38 | 9:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Autobus PZ915 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h02 | 9:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Autobus PZ109 | 4:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h17 | 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Autobus PZ147 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h01 | 10:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4049+ InterCityNotte 795+ Autobus PZ131 | 7:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h58 | 7:58 AM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Autobus PZ113 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h16 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Potenza
Trains from Florence to Potenza run on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€29) but you can travel from only $21 (€16) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 317 miles (511 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 317 miles (511 km) |
Average train duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€29) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte from Florence to Potenza trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Florence and Potenza from $21 (€16). 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 Florence to Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence to Potenza
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
- 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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