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Compare train and bus for Potenza to Naples
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Potenza to Naples
Compare the available ways to get from Potenza to Naples, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Naples:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Naples costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 2m 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 Naples
How to get from Potenza to Naples by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Naples is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
120212:35 PM 2h55 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 3:30 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
120212:35 PM 2h55 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 3:30 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:30 AM 1h45 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 10:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Autobus PZ112 · Regionale 94830 · Regionale 59666:20 PM 3h00 Potenza Centrale 9:20 PM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra €12 1 One-way 2 transfers
Autobus PZ112 · Regionale 94830 · Regionale 59666:05 PM 3h15 Potenza Superiore 9:20 PM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra €12 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 21102 · Metropolitano 213146:24 AM 3h28 Potenza Centrale 9:52 AM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra €12 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus7:45 PM 2h00 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 9:45 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 AM 2h00 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 4:20 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM 2h20 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 9:05 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Naples:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Naples costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Naples as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Naples Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Napoli, Autostazione Metropark.
- Travel with FlixBus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to Naples by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Naples by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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