4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Potenza:
A train is €0.61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Potenza costing on average €9.
A train is €2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Potenza costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 49m 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.
12013:05 PM1h50Salerno, Piazza della Concordia4:55 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12013:05 PM1h50Salerno, Piazza della Concordia4:55 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3055:15 PM1h35Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci6:50 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€261One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM4h00Salerno, Piazza della Concordia10:30 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€181One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Salerno to Potenza
Travel to Potenza easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salerno to Potenza.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Potenza:
A train is €0.61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Potenza costing on average €9.
A train is €2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Potenza costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains 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 Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Autolinee Liscio to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Potenza by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autolinee Liscio.
- 5 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
Travelling from Salerno to Potenza: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
