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Compare train, bus, and flight for Potenza to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Florence 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 17m. 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 $283.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $283 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Florence:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Florence costing on average $80 (€67).
A bus is $216 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Florence costing on average $283 (€237).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $170 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $103 (€86). The journey takes 8h 24m versus 5h 56m 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 Florence
How to get from Potenza to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Florence 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
Regionale 21202+Intercity 5907:24 AM8h06Potenza Centrale3:30 PMFlorence Rifredi$461One-way1 transfer- Autobus PZ108+
FRECCIAROSSA 95922:05 PM7h41Potenza Superiore9:46 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$481One-way1 transfer - Regionale 4296+Intercity 556 · Intercity 59812:14 PM9h46Potenza Centrale10:00 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$491One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM9h25Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:10 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM9h45Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:30 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM9h05Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:50 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$261One-way1 transfer
- FR 618511:55 AM1h20Bari Palese Airport1:15 PMPisa International Airport$451One-way0 transfers
- FR 5489:45 AM1h20Bari Palese Airport11:05 AMBologna Airport$521One-way0 transfers
- AZ1616 · AZ16793:20 PM2h55Bari Palese Airport6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$1111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Florence:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Florence costing on average $72 (€60).
A bus is $146 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Florence costing on average $213 (€178).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Florence 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 Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, ITA, Ryanair, Luxair to go to Florence by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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