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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $66 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Potenza:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Potenza costing on average $29 (€24).
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Potenza costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 4h 9m 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.
- 13311:50 PM4h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:10 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 13311:50 PM4h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:10 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16075:35 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$3031One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21083 · Autobus PZ1094:56 PM5h09Rome Termini10:05 PMPotenza Centrale$311One-way1 transfer- Regionale 21061 · Autobus PZ10110:36 AM5h24Rome Termini4:00 PMPotenza Centrale$311One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 21061 · Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ61810:36 AM5h36Rome Termini4:12 PMPotenza Superiore$311One-way2 transfers
- 13311:15 PM4h55Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine"4:10 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM4h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:15 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$281One-way0 transfers
120111:15 AM5h40Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$281One-way0 transfers
- FR 58166:10 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:20 AMBari Palese Airport$281One-way0 transfers
- FR 707510:00 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:10 PMBari Palese Airport$981One-way0 transfers
- AZ16039:45 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:55 PMBari Palese Airport$3031One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Potenza:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Potenza costing on average $29 (€24).
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Potenza costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights 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 Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Potenza by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Potenza by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.
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