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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $73 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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 bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $61 (€49).
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $189 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $140 (€113). The journey takes 8h 48m 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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 38949:30 PM1h20Bologna Airport10:50 PMBari Palese Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 38949:30 PM1h20Bologna Airport10:50 PMBari Palese Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 38949:30 PM1h20Bologna Airport10:50 PMBari Palese Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FRECCIAROSSA 95474:27 PM5h36Bologna Centrale10:03 PMPotenza Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
Intercity 583+
Regionale 42978:54 AM9h58Bologna Centrale6:52 PMPotenza Centrale$621One-way1 transfer- Intercity 611+Autobus PZ3074:00 PM8h48Bologna Centrale12:48 AMPotenza Superiore$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM10h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:35 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$501One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus11:54 PM10h36Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:30 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM11h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:15 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$601One-way1 transfer
- FR 54910:15 AM1h20Bologna Airport11:35 AMBari Palese Airport$611One-way0 transfers
AZ1314 · AZ161311:05 AM3h30Bologna Airport2:35 PMBari Palese Airport$1221One-way1 transfer- AZ1314 · AZ160911:05 AM5h15Bologna Airport4:20 PMBari Palese Airport$1441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Potenza:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $61 (€49).
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Potenza costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 9 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 to go to Potenza by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Potenza by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Ventre, AutoLinee Moretti to go to Potenza by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Ventre, AutoLinee Moretti.
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