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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 train costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $269.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Potenza:
A train is $23 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $68 (€57).
A train is $225 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $269 (€226).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $183 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€97). The journey takes 9h 49m versus 7h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Potenza
How to get from Bologna to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
110 · 1336:20 PM9h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:10 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 110 · 1336:20 PM9h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:10 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 38949:55 PM1h20Bologna Airport11:15 PMBari Palese Airport$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 35051+
Autobus PZ60510:21 PM10h13Bologna Centrale8:34 AMPotenza Superiore$681One-way1 transfer- InterCityNotte 35051+Autobus PZ60510:21 PM10h21Bologna Centrale8:42 AMPotenza Centrale$681One-way1 transfer
- InterCityNotte 35527+Autobus PZ907 · Regionale 1990710:30 PM10h39Bologna Centrale9:09 AMPotenza, Universita$681One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM11h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:15 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM11h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$431One-way1 transfer
- 131 · 12310:00 PM9h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:10 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$441One-way1 transfer
- FR 5498:00 AM1h20Bologna Airport9:20 AMBari Palese Airport$671One-way0 transfers
- AZ1318 · AZ16073:30 PM3h10Bologna Airport6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$1411One-way1 transfer
- AZ1314 · AZ161311:05 AM3h30Bologna Airport2:35 PMBari Palese Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Potenza:
A train is $23 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $68 (€57).
A train is $225 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $269 (€226).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Potenza as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Aeroitalia, Luxair, ITA, Ryanair to go to Potenza by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Potenza by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Potenza by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
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