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Compare train, bus, and flight for Potenza to Parma
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of L 384 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of L 384, while a flight costs an average of L 1,093.
Distance: 399 miles (643 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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L 419 Average price | L 384 Average price Cheapest | L 1,093 Average price | L 1,001 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Potenza to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Parma:
A train is L 36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Parma costing on average L 419.
A train is L 709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Parma costing on average L 1,093.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
Tickets start at around L 419 compared to roughly L 1,001 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 582. The journey takes 10h 39m versus 7h 19m 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 Parma
How to get from Potenza to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:45 PM 14h15 Potenza 9:00 AM Parma L 290 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:45 PM 14h15 Potenza 9:00 AM Parma L 290 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:55 PM 10h40 Potenza 4:35 AM Parma L 326 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

4:45 PM 10h45 Potenza 3:30 AM Parma L 293 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:45 PM 14h45 Potenza 8:30 AM Parma L 314 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Parma:
A train is L 36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Parma costing on average L 419.
A train is L 709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potenza to Parma costing on average L 1,093.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Parma as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Parma station.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Luxair, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, Eurowings, Aeroitalia, Avion Express Malta to go to Parma by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, Regionale to go to Parma by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 10 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, Aeroitalia.
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