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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $231 Average price |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
120111:00 AM6h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:10 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 58166:05 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:15 AMBari Palese Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16179:30 AM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:35 AMBari Palese Airport$2261One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21063 · Regionale 5233 · Autobus PZ41110:36 AM6h59Rome Termini5:35 PMPotenza Centrale$301One-way2 transfers
Regionale 21081 · Autobus PZ1094:36 PM5h29Rome Termini10:05 PMPotenza Centrale$301One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21069 · Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ49712:36 PM6h04Rome Termini6:40 PMPotenza Centrale$301One-way2 transfers
Regionale 21069+
BUS LP70712:36 PM8h50Rome Termini9:26 PMPotenza Centrale$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM6h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:30 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM6h25Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)9:40 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)$481One-way1 transfer
FR 70776:30 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:40 PMBari Palese Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
AZ16075:35 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$2641One-way0 transfers
AZ16131:30 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:35 PMBari Palese Airport$3011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Potenza:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Potenza costing on average $17 (€14).
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Potenza costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Potenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 18 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Potenza Centrale.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Sitabasilicata, TTI Leonettibus, Autolinee Liscio to go to Potenza by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Potenza by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA to go to Potenza by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Liscio.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA.
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