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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 bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Naples to Potenza:
A bus is $1 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Potenza costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
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.
FlixBus9:15 AM2h40Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)11:55 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:15 AM2h40Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)11:55 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Autobus PZ1012:00 PM2h00Naples Centrale4:00 PMPotenza Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
Autobus NA57D · Autobus NA57C · Autobus PZ1476:30 PM3h45Napoli San Giovanni-Barra10:15 PMPotenza Centrale$141One-way2 transfers
Autobus NA37D · Autobus NA35C · Autobus PZ4111:30 PM4h05Napoli San Giovanni-Barra5:35 PMPotenza Centrale$141One-way2 transfers
Autobus NA53D · Autobus NA53C · Autobus PZ9155:30 PM4h05Napoli San Giovanni-Barra9:35 PMPotenza Centrale$141One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Potenza:
A bus is $1 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Potenza costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains 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, Napoli Centrale and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Ferries mostly depart from Naples Beverello and arrive in Port of Amalfi.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Potenza by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Potenza by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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