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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 247 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 247, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,133.
Distance: 435 miles (701 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł 361 Average price | zł 247 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,133 Average price | zł 956 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Potenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Potenza:
A train is zł 114 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Potenza costing on average zł 361.
A train is zł 886 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Potenza costing on average zł 1,133.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Tickets start at around zł 361 compared to roughly zł 956 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 595. The journey takes 12h 18m versus 8h 31m 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 Genoa to Potenza
How to get from Genoa to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:40 PM 17h35 Genoa 9:15 AM Potenza zł 266 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

3:40 PM 17h35 Genoa 9:15 AM Potenza zł 266 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:15 AM 17h00 Genoa 3:15 AM Potenza zł 317 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

12:30 AM 17h45 Genoa 6:15 PM Potenza zł 558 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Potenza:
A train is zł 114 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Potenza costing on average zł 361.
A train is zł 886 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Potenza costing on average zł 1,133.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Potenza as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Brignole and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Italo to go to Potenza by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air to go to Potenza by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Potenza by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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