There are 4 ways to get from Bari to Potenza by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus Itabus
- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Potenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
3h 20m€9–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bari to Potenza124.3 km
2h 26m€8Train
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Potenza Inferiore Scalotrain Bari
3h 46m€9–12Drive 124.7 km
- Drive from Bari to Potenzacar 124.7 km
1h 59m€20–29
Bari to Potenza by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bari to Potenza is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bari to Potenza is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Bari to Potenza station. However, there are services departing from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi and arriving at Potenza Bus Station via Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Potenza Inferiore Scalo. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Bari and Potenza is 153 km. The road distance is 124.7 km.
The best way to get from Bari to Potenza without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €8 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Bari to Potenza, including transfers.
Bari to Potenza bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi station.
Bari to Potenza train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Bari Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bari to Potenza is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €8 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €12 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Potenza, Italy?
You can take a bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Potenza Bus Station via Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane operates a train from Bari Centrale to Potenza Inferiore Scalo twice daily. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 800 050 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- ferrovieappulolucane.it
Train from Bari Centrale to Potenza Inferiore Scalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://ferrovieappulolucane.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Potenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Potenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bari to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bari to Potenza bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo station.
Bari to Potenza train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Potenza Inferiore Scalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bari to Potenza is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Bari to Potenza.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bari and Potenza. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.