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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 $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $52, while a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $79 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $189 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $138 (€111). The journey takes 9h 9m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1202 · 388812:35 PM14h10Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1202 · 388812:35 PM14h10Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 389511:15 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport12:35 AMBologna Airport$2821One-way0 transfers
Other options
Autobus PZ626+
FRECCIAROSSA 95629:23 PM8h08Potenza Superiore5:31 AMBologna Centrale$1051One-way1 transfer
Autobus PZ626+
FRECCIAROSSA 95629:15 PM8h16Potenza Centrale5:31 AMBologna Centrale$1051One-way1 transfer
BUS LP700+
Intercity 700 · Intercity 5929:07 AM10h49Potenza Centrale7:56 PMBologna Centrale$1101One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM11h10Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)1:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$711One-way1 transfer
122 · 13010:10 PM9h05Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)7:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM10h00Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$821One-way1 transfer
AZ1606 · AZ13217:25 PM3h25Bari Palese Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
AZ1608 · AZ13215:05 PM5h45Bari Palese Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
AZ1616 · AZ13173:20 PM3h00Bari Palese Airport6:20 PMBologna Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Bologna:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 11 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, Ryanair to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Ventre, AutoLinee Moretti to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Ventre, AutoLinee Moretti.
- 0 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
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