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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pisa to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, while a flight costs an average of €233.
Distance: 348 miles (561 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€67 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €233 Average price | €157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Pisa to Potenza
Compare the available ways to get from Pisa to Potenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Potenza:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Potenza costing on average €67.
A train is €199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Potenza costing on average €233.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €157 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €91. The journey takes 10h 22m versus 6h 58m 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 Pisa to Potenza
How to get from Pisa to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pisa to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM 14h25 Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 9:40 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM 14h25 Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 9:40 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FR 61847:20 AM 1h20 Pisa International Airport 8:40 AM Bari Palese Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 501+
Regionale 211076:47 AM 8h59 Pisa Centrale 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 501+
Autobus PZ101 · Regionale 199206:47 AM 11h33 Pisa Centrale 6:20 PM Potenza, Universita €41 1 One-way 2 transfers
InterCityNotte 799+
Regionale 21099 · Regionale 199122:21 AM 10h18 Pisa Centrale 12:39 PM Potenza, Universita €43 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 15h35 Pisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia) 9:40 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM 19h15 Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 7:40 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM 17h20 Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 10:30 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) €36 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Potenza:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Potenza costing on average €67.
A train is €199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Potenza costing on average €233.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pisa and Potenza as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pisa International Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Air Dolomiti to go to Potenza by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Potenza by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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