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Compare bus, train, and flight for Parma to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr296 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 54m. 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 kr296, while a bus costs an average of kr804.
Distance: 399 miles (643 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr804 Average price | kr296 Average price Cheapest | kr2025 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration Fastest 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Parma to Potenza:
A flight is kr10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Potenza costing on average kr608.
A flight is kr43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Potenza costing on average kr642.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 2m.
Tickets start at around kr608 compared to roughly kr2025 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr1418. The journey takes 10h 32m versus 7h 52m 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 Parma to Potenza
How to get from Parma to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
063 · 0499:55 PM10h40Parma, Terminal Bus8:35 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)kr5751One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
063 · 0499:55 PM10h40Parma, Terminal Bus8:35 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)kr5751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ16498:40 AM1h25Milan Linate Airport10:05 AMBari Palese Airportkr11231One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 603+
Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 199176:51 AM9h47Parma station4:38 PMPotenza, Universitakr7811One-way2 transfers
Intercity 603+
Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 199176:51 AM9h53Parma station4:44 PMPotenza Centralekr7811One-way2 transfers
Intercity 609+
Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 1992512:55 PM10h05Parma station11:00 PMPotenza Centralekr7811One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:00 AM10h55Parma, Terminal Bus11:55 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)kr7361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM12h40Parma, Terminal Bus10:30 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)kr8051One-way2 transfers
201 · 20910:35 AM10h55Parma, Terminal Bus9:30 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)kr8051One-way1 transfer
FR 2785:45 AM1h40Milan Malpensa Airport7:25 AMBari Palese Airportkr10051One-way0 transfers
AZ2045 · AZ161311:30 AM3h05Milan Linate Airport2:35 PMBari Palese Airportkr14151One-way1 transfer
AZ2133 · AZ16091:00 PM3h20Milan Linate Airport4:20 PMBari Palese Airportkr14151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Potenza:
A train is kr312 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Potenza costing on average kr608.
A train is kr1661 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Potenza costing on average kr1957.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 2m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Potenza as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Autolinee Petruzzi, BlaBlaCar to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Potenza by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Autolinee Petruzzi, BlaBlaCar.
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