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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $380.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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$37 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Potenza
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Potenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Potenza:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Potenza costing on average $37.
A train is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Potenza costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 44m 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 Rome to Potenza
How to get from Rome to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
120111:15 AM 5h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 4:55 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1201
11:15 AM 5h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 4:55 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 58165:45 PM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 6:55 PM Bari Palese Airport $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 21081 · Autobus PZ109
4:36 PM 5h29 Rome Termini 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 21069 · Regionale 4297
12:36 PM 6h16 Rome Termini 6:52 PM Potenza Centrale $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 21053 · Regionale 5581 · Regionale 21105
5:31 AM 6h42 Rome Termini 12:13 PM Potenza Centrale $30 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
3:15 PM 5h00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 8:15 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:10 AM 6h45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 11:55 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer 
303 · 3052:30 PM 4h20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 6:50 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AZ1617
9:25 AM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 10:35 AM Bari Palese Airport $188 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1613
1:20 PM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 2:30 PM Bari Palese Airport $259 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1603
9:50 PM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 11:00 PM Bari Palese Airport $259 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Potenza:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Potenza costing on average $37.
A train is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Potenza costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Potenza as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Potenza by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Luxair, Air Dolomiti to go to Potenza by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 6 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air.
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