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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 bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 435 miles (701 km)
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $139 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Potenza:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Potenza costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Potenza costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
InterCityNotte 795+
Autobus PZ4035:11 PM14h36Genoa Piazza Principe7:47 AMPotenza Centrale$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
InterCityNotte 795+
Autobus PZ4035:11 PM14h36Genoa Piazza Principe7:47 AMPotenza Centrale$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 404012:55 PM1h30Genoa Airport2:25 PMBari Palese Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 795+
Autobus PZ1315:11 PM14h47Genoa Piazza Principe7:58 AMPotenza Superiore$711One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 799+
Autobus PZ10711:53 PM13h12Genoa Piazza Principe1:05 PMPotenza Centrale$851One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 799+
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ71411:53 PM13h27Genoa Piazza Principe1:20 PMPotenza Superiore$851One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM15h20Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:30 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM12h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:15 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM17h15Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel10:30 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$891One-way2 transfers
AZ1386 · AZ16073:20 PM3h20Genoa Airport6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
AZ1392 · AZ16037:20 PM3h35Genoa Airport10:55 PMBari Palese Airport$4061One-way1 transfer
AZ1380 · AZ16176:50 AM3h45Genoa Airport10:35 AMBari Palese Airport$4061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Potenza:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Potenza costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Potenza costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with ITA to go to Potenza by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Potenza by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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