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Compare train and bus for Potenza to Bari
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. 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 €24, while a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Potenza to Bari
Compare the available ways to get from Potenza to Bari, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Bari:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Bari costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 1h 43m 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 Potenza to Bari
How to get from Potenza to Bari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Bari is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12015:00 PM 2h30 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 7:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1201
5:00 PM 2h30 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 7:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 1201
5:00 PM 2h30 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 7:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 19918 · Treno 19920 effettuato con Bus PZ620 · Regionale Veloce 4365
5:12 PM 3h43 Potenza Superiore 8:55 PM Bari Centrale €20 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale 19900 · Treno 19890 effettuato con Bus PZ600 · Regionale Veloce 4323
5:22 AM 4h03 Potenza Superiore 9:25 AM Bari Centrale €20 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale 19908 · Treno 19898 effettuato con BUS PZ606 · Regionale Veloce 4335
8:48 AM 4h05 Potenza Superiore 12:53 PM Bari Centrale €20 1 One-way 2 transfers
- Autobus PZ201+
Autobus FS Sud Est 111405:35 PM 4h15 Potenza Centrale 9:50 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia €19 1 One-way 1 transfer - ·
8:25 AM 3h25 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 11:50 AM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) €19 1 One-way 1 transfer - Treno 19904 effettuato con Bus PZ610 · Regionale Veloce 4347
11:33 AM 4h22 Potenza Superiore 3:55 PM Bari Centrale €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Bari:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Bari costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Bari as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Bari Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari).
- Travel with Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Bari by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Bari by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Miccolis, Itabus, Infobus.
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