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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $17.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $106 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 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 $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $55 (€55).
A bus is $64 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $106 (€106).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
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)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1202 · 388812:35 PM14h10Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 389511:40 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport1:00 AMBologna Airport$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
Autobus PZ924+
InterCityNotte 7588:23 PM9h21Potenza Superiore5:44 AMBologna Centrale$561One-way1 transfer- Autobus PZ924+InterCityNotte 7588:15 PM9h29Potenza Centrale5:44 AMBologna Centrale$561One-way1 transfer
- Autobus PZ604+
Intercity 61412:43 PM8h17Potenza Superiore9:00 PMBologna Centrale$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM10h45Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)6:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$561One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM10h00Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM12h50Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)9:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$581One-way1 transfer
AZ1606 · AZ13217:25 PM3h20Bari Palese Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$941One-way1 transfer- AZ1608 · AZ13215:50 PM4h55Bari Palese Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$941One-way1 transfer
- FR 5489:45 AM1h20Bari Palese Airport11:05 AMBologna Airport$1471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Bologna:
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $55 (€55).
A bus is $64 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Bologna costing on average $106 (€106).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 12 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 Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Ventre, AutoLinee Moretti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 0 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Ventre, AutoLinee Moretti.
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