Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potenza to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza to Bologna will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 40 trains that leave Potenza for Bologna on Mon, Jul 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 563 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 6 h 3 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€54 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:15 AM Potenza | 6h48 | 7:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average train duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 6h 48m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Travel from Potenza to Bologna from $33 (€27) with Omio’s train partners Intercity, Frecciarossa and Intercity Notte! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Train information from Potenza to Bologna with Intercity:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Potenza Centrale, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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