- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Dinu Adamesteanu
Potenza’s main archaeological museum displays Lucanian and Roman finds and is essential for understanding Basilicata’s ancient history.
Cheapest price on Oct 15
$23
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$28
Fastest journey on Oct 15
4 h 34 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
5 h 30 m
Trains on Oct 15
4
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Potenza will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 4 trains from Rome Termini to Potenza, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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.








Trains from Rome Termini to Potenza run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 17:10. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 5:10 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Potenza trains for today, Wednesday, October 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 21053 · Regionale 5581 · Regionale 21099 | 5:31 AM Rome Termini | 6h13 | 11:44 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 701 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 4h35 | 11:01 AM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 701+ Autobus PZ710 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 4h49 | 11:15 AM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 701+ Regionale 19912 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 6h13 | 12:39 PM Potenza, Universita | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21055 · Metropolitano 21315 · Autobus PZ111 | 6:56 AM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21055 · Metropolitano 21315 · Autobus PZ111 | 6:56 AM Rome Termini | 7h09 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9903+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 8h43 | 4:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9903+ FRECCIAROSSA 8863+ Autobus PZ107 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 5h45 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9903+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale 21107 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 8h26 | 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 723+ Autobus PZ107 | 7:26 AM Rome Termini | 5h39 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Intercity 701 | 7:29 AM Rome Termini | 3h32 | 11:01 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Intercity 701+ Regionale 19912 | 7:29 AM Rome Termini | 5h10 | 12:39 PM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Intercity 701+ Autobus PZ710 | 7:29 AM Rome Termini | 3h46 | 11:15 AM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21057 · Regionale 21107 | 7:36 AM Rome Termini | 8h10 | 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12655 · Regionale 21047 · Regionale 21107 | 8:06 AM Rome Termini | 7h40 | 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8863+ Autobus PZ107 | 8:56 AM Rome Termini | 4h09 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 9:26 AM Rome Termini | 4h53 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 · Regionale 19915 | 9:26 AM Rome Termini | 5h58 | 3:24 PM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 9:26 AM Rome Termini | 4h39 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9967+ Intercity 707+ Metropolitano 21455 | 9:41 AM Rome Termini | 10h32 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 9:41 AM Rome Termini | 6h22 | 4:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale 21107 | 9:41 AM Rome Termini | 6h05 | 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9605+ Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 9:54 AM Rome Termini | 4h11 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9605+ Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 9:54 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21061 · Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ618 | 10:36 AM Rome Termini | 5h36 | 4:12 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21061 · Autobus PZ101 | 10:36 AM Rome Termini | 5h24 | 4:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21061 · Autobus PZ101 · Regionale 19920 | 10:36 AM Rome Termini | 7h44 | 6:20 PM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
9971+ Intercity 707+ Metropolitano 21455 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h33 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale 21107 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h06 | 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 4:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 95057+ Autobus PZ101 | 11:26 AM Rome Termini | 4h34 | 4:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 95057+ Regionale 21109 · Regionale 19920 | 11:26 AM Rome Termini | 6h54 | 6:20 PM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 21107 | 11:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h11 | 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h23 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 4h23 | 4:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9998+ Intercity 707+ Metropolitano 21455 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h33 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21067 · Regionale 5239 · Regionale 21111 | 11:56 AM Rome Termini | 6h30 | 6:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 12:01 PM Rome Termini | 4h02 | 4:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale 19920+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 12:01 PM Rome Termini | 6h19 | 6:20 PM Potenza, Universita | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 553+ Regionale 21111 | 12:26 PM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 6:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 4297 | 12:56 PM Rome Termini | 5h56 | 6:52 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 21111 | 1:01 PM Rome Termini | 5h25 | 6:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619+ Regionale 21111 · Regionale 5239 | 1:25 PM Rome Termini | 5h01 | 6:26 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9977+ Intercity 707+ Metropolitano 21455 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h33 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 4297 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h12 | 6:52 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 707 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 5h43 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 7h33 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Intercity 707+ Metropolitano 21455 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 5h43 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 4297 | 2:38 PM Rome Termini | 4h14 | 6:52 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 707 | 3:26 PM Rome Termini | 4h47 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 6h33 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 3:35 PM Rome Termini | 6h28 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9981+ Intercity 707+ Metropolitano 21455 | 3:35 PM Rome Termini | 4h38 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 561+ Regionale 21113 | 4:26 PM Rome Termini | 5h21 | 9:47 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 4:30 PM Rome Termini | 5h33 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Intercity 715+ Autobus PZ307 | 4:30 PM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 12:53 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Autobus PZ113 | 4:30 PM Rome Termini | 8h00 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 707 | 4:35 PM Rome Termini | 3h38 | 8:13 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21083 · Autobus PZ109 | 4:56 PM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 5:15 PM Rome Termini | 4h48 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Intercity 715+ Autobus PZ307 | 5:15 PM Rome Termini | 7h38 | 12:53 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Autobus PZ113 | 5:15 PM Rome Termini | 7h15 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Intercity 561+ Regionale 21113 | 5:53 PM Rome Termini | 3h54 | 9:47 PM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21087 · treno 5343 effettuato con bus NA269 · Autobus PZ113 | 5:56 PM Rome Termini | 6h34 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5835 · Regionale 4893 · Autobus PZ113 | 6:07 PM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 511+ Autobus PZ127 | 6:26 PM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 11:49 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8143+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 6:30 PM Rome Termini | 3h33 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9987+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 6:40 PM Rome Termini | 3h23 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9987+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Autobus PZ113 | 6:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h50 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 7:01 PM Rome Termini | 3h02 | 10:03 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Autobus PZ113 | 7:30 PM Rome Termini | 5h00 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Autobus PZ127 | 7:35 PM Rome Termini | 4h14 | 11:49 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9989+ Metropolitano 21495 · Autobus PZ113 · Regionale 4893 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h50 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9989+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Autobus PZ113 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h50 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Autobus PZ113 | 8:00 PM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Potenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potenza trip today.
Potenza’s main archaeological museum displays Lucanian and Roman finds and is essential for understanding Basilicata’s ancient history.
A contemporary art museum in Palazzo Loffredo featuring works from the 20th and 21st centuries in a refined historic setting.
A focused archaeology venue highlighting local discoveries and giving added context to Potenza’s prehistory and early settlements.
Potenza’s main pedestrian street is lined with shops and historic buildings and is the essential route through the city center.
The historic center itself is worth exploring for its stairways, churches, and layered urban landscape spread across the ridge.
A central square near the cathedral, good for orientation and for experiencing everyday life in Potenza’s historic core.
Baked pasta layered with ragù, meatballs, eggs and cheese. A festive Lucanian Sunday dish linked to family celebrations across Basilicata.
Fresh pasta made with toasted breadcrumbs, often called poor man’s cheese, usually served with garlic, oil and peperoni cruschi. A Basilicata classic.
Sweet dried red peppers from nearby Senise, fried briefly until crisp. They are an iconic Basilicata ingredient used in pasta, meat and snack dishes.
Refined restaurant known for Lucanian cuisine with a modern touch, attentive service and a polished atmosphere suited to a special dinner.
Well-regarded traditional venue serving regional dishes and local ingredients in a warm, rustic setting popular for authentic Basilicata flavors.
Casual local favorite for classic southern Italian and Lucanian cooking, with a straightforward atmosphere and dependable hearty plates.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Florence, while local buses and everyday coffee remain affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up, and small change at cafés is appreciated.
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Potenza Centrale -> Piazza Mario Pagano, Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini 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.

Most Rome Termini to Potenza trains use the Roma Termini to Potenza Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Potenza, Universita. Use this guide to compare Rome Termini and Potenza train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
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.
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