- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
64
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 €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
Of the 64 trains that leave Potenza for Milan on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 759 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 10 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 PZ112+
InterCityNotte 798
Autobus PZ112+
InterCityNotte 798
Intercity 700 · Intercity 596
Autobus PZ604+
Intercity 614
Autobus PZ604+
Intercity 614
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 · FRECCIAROSSA 9628
Autobus PZ504 · Regionale 5212+
FRECCIAROSSA 9622
FRECCIAROSSA 9514
Autobus PZ116+
FRECCIAROSSA 9632
Autobus PZ110+
FRECCIAROSSA 9662Omio 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 33m. 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 €17.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€67 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m 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 €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Milan costing on average €67.
A bus is €40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Milan costing on average €84.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (8h 54m by train vs 9h 58m by car) and roughly €135 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€67 vs €203). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Potenza to Milan trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. 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+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 6:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h50 | 1:50 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 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 · FRECCIAROSSA 9628 | 7:50 AM Potenza Centrale | 6h45 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:50 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h00 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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+ Intercity 610+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 8:43 AM Potenza Superiore | 11h52 | 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 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 | |
Autobus PZ608+ Intercity 612 | 9:40 AM Potenza Centrale | 12h00 | 9:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
Autobus PZ608+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 9:48 AM Potenza Superiore | 9h02 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9640 | 9:56 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h34 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 596 | 9:56 AM Potenza Centrale | 13h21 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIALINK LK114+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 11:59 AM Potenza Centrale | 7h51 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4296+ FRECCIAROSSA 9648 | 12:14 PM Potenza Centrale | 7h10 | 7:24 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
Regionale 21106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 1:22 PM Potenza Centrale | 7h38 | 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 PZ110+ FRECCIAROSSA 9662 | 2:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 7h10 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ615+ Intercity 702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 3:31 PM Potenza Superiore | 8h19 | 11:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 3:48 PM Potenza Centrale | 8h02 | 11:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ112+ InterCityNotte 798 | 6:05 PM Potenza Superiore | 13h13 | 7:18 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ112+ InterCityNotte 798 | 6:20 PM Potenza Centrale | 12h58 | 7:18 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ924+ InterCityNotte 758 | 8:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 12h05 | 8:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ924+ InterCityNotte 758 | 8:23 PM Potenza Superiore | 11h57 | 8:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21114+ InterCityNotte 1962+ Intercity 662 | 9:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 14h52 | 11:55 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21114+ InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 9:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 12h47 | 9:50 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Potenza to Milan run on average 31 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
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 9h 2m.
Distance 471 miles (759 km) |
Average train duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 2m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
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Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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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.

Most Potenza to Milan trains use the Potenza Centrale to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Potenza and Milan 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 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.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is 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.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
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