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Compare train and bus for Naples to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$19 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Naples to Potenza
Compare the available ways to get from Naples to Potenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Potenza:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Potenza costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Naples to Potenza
How to get from Naples to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 PM 2h15 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 8:15 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:00 PM 2h15 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 8:15 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:30 AM 2h00 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 10:30 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Metropolitano 21305 · Regionale 210998:09 AM 3h35 Napoli San Giovanni-Barra 11:44 AM Potenza Centrale $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Metropolitano 21339 · Regionale 211136:09 PM 3h38 Napoli San Giovanni-Barra 9:47 PM Potenza Centrale $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Metropolitano 21327 · Regionale 211112:39 PM 3h47 Napoli San Giovanni-Barra 6:26 PM Potenza Centrale $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus9:15 AM 2h40 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 11:55 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
12012:00 PM 2h55 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark 4:55 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus2:15 AM 2h00 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 4:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Potenza:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Potenza costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Potenza as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Potenza by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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