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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 $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 $57, while a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $80 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m 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 $0.59 (€0.48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Florence costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Florence costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $175 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119 (€96). The journey takes 8h 35m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1202 · 388812:35 PM12h45Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)1:20 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1202 · 388812:35 PM12h45Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)1:20 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 389511:15 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport12:35 AMBologna Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 21092 · Regionale Veloce 411012:14 PM11h36Potenza Centrale11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$601One-way2 transfers- Autobus PZ106+
Intercity 89442+Regionale Veloce 41102:50 PM9h00Potenza Centrale11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$801One-way2 transfers - Intercity 702+
InterCityNotte 7743:48 PM10h10Potenza Centrale1:58 AMFlorence Campo di Marte$911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM8h50Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)11:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$641One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM9h25Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:10 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM9h45Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:30 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$671One-way1 transfer
- FR 618511:30 AM1h20Bari Palese Airport12:50 PMPisa International Airport$2271One-way0 transfers
AZ1606 · AZ16817:25 PM3h15Bari Palese Airport10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2431One-way1 transfer- AZ1608 · AZ16815:05 PM5h35Bari Palese Airport10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Florence:
A bus is $0.59 (€0.48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Florence costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Florence costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights 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 to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Volotea to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus.
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