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Compare train and bus for Bari to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bari to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Bari to Potenza
Travel to Potenza easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bari to Potenza.

You can get between Bari and Potenza 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bari to Potenza is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to Potenza:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Potenza from Bari is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 50 min of travel time.
The distance from Bari to Potenza is approximately 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from Bari to Potenza is:
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Bari to Potenza as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bari to Potenza:
- Buses most often depart from Bari at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) and arrive in Potenza at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Trains mostly leave from Bari Centrale and tend to arrive in Potenza Centrale.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bari to Potenza:
- You can travel to Potenza from Bari by bus with Miccolis or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $12 (€10) with FlixBus from Bari to Potenza.
- You can travel by train from Bari to Potenza with Regionale, Intercity or Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, and you can find Ferrovie Appulo Lucane Bari to Potenza tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bari to Potenza with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale or Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Potenza as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bari to Potenza.
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