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Compare train, bus, and flight for Potenza to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $288.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $288 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Potenza to Bologna:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $81 (€68).
A bus is $221 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $288 (€241).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $183 (€154) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€98). The journey takes 9h 34m versus 6h 37m 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 Bologna
How to get from Potenza to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Bologna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 389511:40 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport1:00 AMBologna Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 389511:40 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport1:00 AMBologna Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 389511:40 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport1:00 AMBologna Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
Autobus PZ924+
InterCityNotte 7588:23 PM9h21Potenza Superiore5:44 AMBologna Centrale$411One-way1 transfer- Autobus PZ924+InterCityNotte 7588:15 PM9h29Potenza Centrale5:44 AMBologna Centrale$411One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 19920 · Autobus PZ694+InterCityNotte 7586:21 PM11h23Potenza, Universita5:44 AMBologna Centrale$411One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM10h45Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)6:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$301One-way1 transfer
122 · 13010:10 PM9h05Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)7:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$331One-way1 transfer- 132 · 1091:10 AM9h20Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)10:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$331One-way1 transfer
- FR 5489:45 AM1h20Bari Palese Airport11:05 AMBologna Airport$311One-way0 transfers
- AZ1606 · AZ13217:25 PM3h25Bari Palese Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport$801One-way1 transfer
- AZ1602 · AZ13116:30 AM3h50Bari Palese Airport10:20 AMBologna Airport$1351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Bologna:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $81 (€68).
A bus is $221 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $288 (€241).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Eurowings, ITA, Ryanair to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
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