The cheapest and fastest trains from Potenza to Milan
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
6 h 54 m
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
38
Distance
759 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potenza to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza to Milan will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Potenza to Milan without transferring at least once.
Autobus PZ604+
Intercity 61412:43 PM10h57Potenza Superiore11:40 PMMilan Centrale$591One-way1 transfer
Autobus PZ604+
Intercity 61412:35 PM11h05Potenza Centrale11:40 PMMilan Centrale$591One-way1 transfer
Autobus PZ608+
Intercity 6129:40 AM12h00Potenza Centrale9:40 PMMilan Centrale$681One-way1 transfer
Autobus PZ608+
Intercity 6129:48 AM11h52Potenza Superiore9:40 PMMilan Centrale$681One-way1 transfer
Autobus PZ508+
InterCityNotte 7985:30 PM13h25Potenza Centrale6:55 AMMilan Porta Garibaldi$701One-way1 transfer
Autobus PZ296 · Regionale 5266+
FRECCIAROSSA 964812:30 PM6h54Potenza Centrale7:24 PMMilan Centrale$1321One-way2 transfers
Autobus PZ114+
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 · FRECCIAROSSA 96287:40 AM6h55Potenza Centrale2:35 PMMilan Centrale$1781One-way2 transfers
Autobus PZ504 · Regionale 5212+
FRECCIAROSSA 96226:00 AM6h58Potenza Centrale12:58 PMMilan Centrale$1151One-way2 transfers
Autobus PZ116+
FRECCIAROSSA 96328:30 AM7h05Potenza Centrale3:35 PMMilan Centrale$1151One-way1 transfer
Autobus PZ110+
FRECCIAROSSA 96622:50 PM7h10Potenza Centrale10:00 PMMilan Centrale$1151One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Potenza to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Milan 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 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.5kg 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 Milan:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Milan costing on average $84 (€67).
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Milan costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
The journey is about 1h 8m faster (8h 50m by train vs 9h 58m by car) and roughly $171 (€136) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 (€67) vs $255 (€204)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Potenza to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Potenza to Milan trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus PZ600+ FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 5:23 AM Potenza Superiore | 9h02 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ504 · Regionale 5212+ FRECCIAROSSA 9622 | 6:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 6h58 | 12:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ504+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 6:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h50 | 1:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ602+ Intercity 608 | 6:15 AM Potenza Centrale | 11h30 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ602+ Intercity 608 | 6:23 AM Potenza Superiore | 11h22 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ701 · Autobus PZ114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:16 AM Potenza Superiore | 7h34 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ308+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 7:21 AM Potenza Superiore | 9h49 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 · FRECCIAROSSA 9628 | 7:40 AM Potenza Centrale | 6h55 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:40 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h10 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ116+ FRECCIAROSSA 9632 | 8:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h05 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ606+ Intercity 610+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 8:35 AM Potenza Centrale | 12h00 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ606+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 8:43 AM Potenza Superiore | 9h27 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ606+ Intercity 610+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 8:43 AM Potenza Superiore | 11h52 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ805 · Autobus PZ102+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 8:50 AM Potenza Superiore | 8h00 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ102+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h50 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ102+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 · FRECCIAROSSA 9636 | 9:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 9:07 AM Potenza Centrale | 8h51 | 5:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
BUS LP700+ Intercity 700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9640 | 9:07 AM Potenza Centrale | 8h23 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ608+ Intercity 612 | 9:40 AM Potenza Centrale | 12h00 | 9:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ608+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 9:40 AM Potenza Centrale | 9h30 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ608+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 9:40 AM Potenza Centrale | 9h10 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ608+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 9:48 AM Potenza Superiore | 9h02 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ608+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 9:48 AM Potenza Superiore | 9h22 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ608+ Intercity 612 | 9:48 AM Potenza Superiore | 11h52 | 9:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIALINK LK114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 · FRECCIAROSSA 9648 | 11:59 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h25 | 7:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIALINK LK114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 11:59 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h51 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ296 · Regionale 5266+ FRECCIAROSSA 9648 | 12:30 PM Potenza Centrale | 6h54 | 7:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ604+ Intercity 614 | 12:35 PM Potenza Centrale | 11h05 | 11:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ604+ Intercity 614 | 12:43 PM Potenza Superiore | 10h57 | 11:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ604+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 12:43 PM Potenza Superiore | 10h07 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 1:30 PM Potenza Centrale | 7h30 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ614+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 1:38 PM Potenza Superiore | 9h47 | 11:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ108+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 2:05 PM Potenza Superiore | 9h45 | 11:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ110+ FRECCIAROSSA 9662 | 2:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 7h10 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ508+ InterCityNotte 798 | 5:30 PM Potenza Centrale | 13h25 | 6:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ924+ InterCityNotte 758 | 8:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 10h50 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ924+ InterCityNotte 758 | 8:23 PM Potenza Superiore | 10h42 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ414+ InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9504 | 8:30 PM Potenza Centrale | 12h20 | 8:50 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potenza to Milan
Trains from Potenza to Milan run on average 32 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 471 miles (759 km) distance in 8h 2m.
Distance 471 miles (759 km) |
Average train duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 2m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo from Potenza to Milan trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Potenza and Milan from $19 (€15). 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 Potenza to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potenza to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Potenza to Milan
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
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