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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Naples:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Naples costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 2h 18m 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 PM2h55Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)3:30 PMNapoli, Autostazione Metropark€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
120212:35 PM2h55Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)3:30 PMNapoli, Autostazione Metropark€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:30 AM1h45Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)10:15 AMNaples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)€191One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21106 · Metropolitano 213381:22 PM3h30Potenza Centrale4:52 PMNapoli San Giovanni-Barra€121One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21104 · Metropolitano 213187:08 AM3h44Potenza Centrale10:52 AMNapoli San Giovanni-Barra€121One-way1 transfer
Regionale 429612:14 PM2h29Potenza Centrale2:43 PMNaples Centrale€121One-way0 transfers
Autobus PZ1062:50 PM2h10Potenza Centrale5:00 PMNaples Centrale€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM2h20Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)9:05 PMNaples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 AM2h00Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)4:20 AMNaples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Naples:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Naples costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 23 trains 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Salerno and arrive in Naples Beverello.
- Travel with FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Liscio to go to Naples by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Naples by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Liscio.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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