- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€49
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€90
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 19
35
Distance
511 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potenza to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza to Florence will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 35 trains from Potenza to Florence, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 511 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 47 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.
Autobus PZ116 · Regionale 21074 · Regionale 4106
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 21090 · Regionale Veloce 4110
Regionale 21106+
Intercity 734+
Regionale Veloce 4110
Autobus PZ924+
InterCityNotte 758+
Regionale 17807
Autobus PZ112+
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale 18250
FRECCIAROSSA 9514
Autobus PZ116+
FRECCIAROSSA 9420
Autobus PZ102+
FRECCIAROSSA 9584
Autobus PZ504+
FRECCIAROSSA 9524
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
FRECCIALINK LK114Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 €56, while a flight costs an average of €178.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price | €142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Potenza to Florence:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Florence costing on average €59.
A bus is €122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Florence costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €82. The journey takes 6h 29m versus 5h 56m 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 Potenza to Florence trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus PZ112+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 6:05 PM Potenza Superiore | 11h23 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ112+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 6:20 PM Potenza Centrale | 11h08 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ924+ InterCityNotte 758+ FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 8:23 PM Potenza Superiore | 10h41 | 7:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Autobus PZ504+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 6:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 5h46 | 11:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ504+ Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 4042 | 6:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 10h33 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ318 · Regionale 21102+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 6:15 AM Potenza Superiore | 6h12 | 12:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21102+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 6:24 AM Potenza Centrale | 6h03 | 12:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ308+ Intercity 610 · Intercity 594 | 7:15 AM Potenza Centrale | 11h10 | 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ308+ Intercity 610 · Intercity 594 | 7:21 AM Potenza Superiore | 11h04 | 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19905 · Autobus PZ116+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 7:51 AM Potenza, Universita | 6h20 | 2:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:55 AM Potenza Centrale | 4h51 | 12:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ116 · Regionale 21074 · Regionale 4106 | 8:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 12h25 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ116+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 8:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 5h41 | 2:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ805 · Autobus PZ102+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 8:50 AM Potenza Superiore | 5h56 | 2:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ102+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 5h46 | 2:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 9:56 AM Potenza Centrale | 6h50 | 4:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 592 | 9:56 AM Potenza Centrale | 8h46 | 6:42 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19909+ FRECCIALINK LK114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 11:11 AM Potenza, Universita | 6h35 | 5:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIALINK LK114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 11:59 AM Potenza Centrale | 5h47 | 5:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4296+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 12:14 PM Potenza Centrale | 5h57 | 6:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 21090 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 12:14 PM Potenza Centrale | 11h36 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19912 · Autobus PZ304+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 12:40 PM Potenza, Universita | 8h06 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19912 · Autobus PZ304+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 12:43 PM Potenza Superiore | 8h03 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21106+ Intercity 734+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 1:22 PM Potenza Centrale | 10h28 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 1:22 PM Potenza Centrale | 6h24 | 7:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ108+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 2:05 PM Potenza Superiore | 7h41 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ110+ FRECCIAROSSA 9662 · FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 2:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 5h56 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ110+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 2:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 6h21 | 9:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19915+ Intercity 702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 3:21 PM Potenza Superiore | 6h25 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19915+ Intercity 702+ InterCityNotte 774 | 3:21 PM Potenza Superiore | 10h37 | 1:58 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19915+ Intercity 702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 3:25 PM Potenza, Universita | 6h21 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19915+ Intercity 702+ InterCityNotte 774 | 3:25 PM Potenza, Universita | 10h33 | 1:58 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 702+ InterCityNotte 774 | 3:48 PM Potenza Centrale | 10h10 | 1:58 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 3:48 PM Potenza Centrale | 5h58 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Potenza to Florence run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 317 miles (511 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 317 miles (511 km) |
Average train duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potenza to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Potenza to Florence trains use the Potenza Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Potenza and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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, 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.
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.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella 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: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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