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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Salerno to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $13 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Salerno to Potenza
Compare the available ways to get from Salerno to Potenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Potenza:
A ferry is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Potenza costing on average $13.
A ferry is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Potenza costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 14m 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 Salerno to Potenza
How to get from Salerno to Potenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salerno to Potenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Autobus PZ113
11:10 PM 1h20 Salerno station 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Autobus PZ113
11:10 PM 1h20 Salerno station 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 AM 1h15 Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci 8:25 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 94819
9:00 PM 1h45 Salerno station 10:45 PM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 21107
2:00 PM 1h46 Salerno station 3:46 PM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 4297
5:01 PM 1h51 Salerno station 6:52 PM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Autobus PZ105
7:50 AM 1h24 Salerno station 9:14 AM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - Autobus PZ111
12:40 PM 1h25 Salerno station 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - Autobus PZ107
11:35 AM 1h30 Salerno station 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Potenza:
A ferry is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Potenza costing on average $13.
A ferry is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Potenza costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salerno and Potenza as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salerno station and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Salerno, Piazza della Concordia and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Salerno and arrive in Agropoli.
- Travel with Alicost to go to Potenza by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Potenza by train.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Alicost.
- 4 direct buses per day with Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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