How to get from Florence to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Florence to Potenza is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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317 miles (511 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$44 - $75 | |
Bus • $44 (€38) • 11 h 55 min | |
Marino Autolinee or Frecciarossa |
Take a bus or train to travel 317 miles (511 km) from Florence to Potenza. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this trip, with tickets costing about $44 (€38). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Marino Autolinee or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Florence to Potenza.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $33 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 options to travel to Potenza from Florence including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Potenza from Florence is by taking a bus, which costs on average $44 (€38).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Florence to Potenza:
A bus is $31 (€27) less than a train with an average ticket price of $75 (€65) from Florence to Potenza.
The quickest way to travel from Florence to Potenza is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 11 h 55 min of travel time.
Getting to Potenza by train takes 8 h 6 min on average.
The distance is approximately 317 miles (511 km) from Florence to Potenza.
The average frequency per day from Florence to Potenza is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Potenza as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Potenza:
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