What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Potenza?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Potenza is to bus via Policoro which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Potenza?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Potenza is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Potenza?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Potenza. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Potenza - Viale del Basento via Scanzano Jonico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Potenza?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Potenza. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Messina to Potenza?

The distance between Messina and Potenza is 491 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Potenza without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Potenza without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Potenza?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Messina to Potenza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Potenza bus from?

Messina to Potenza bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Potenza train from?

Messina to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Potenza bus arrive?

Messina to Potenza bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

Where does the Messina to Potenza train arrive?

Messina to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Battipaglia station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Potenza?

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Where can I stay near Potenza?

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Messina to Potenza - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Potenza by ferry, train, bus, night train, or car

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain Ic
3. Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
7h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Battipaglia Ospedalebus Autoservizi Salemi S202
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Potenzabus N525
7h 45m
€24–99
Bus via Policoro
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Scanzano Jonicobus
2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Potenza - Viale del Basentobus
7h 30m
€31–40
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Battipaglianighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
8h 45m
€44–87
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Potenzacar
4h 26m
€62–92

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Map of how to get from Messina to Potenza.

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Distance: 490.9 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Potenza, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Potenza - Viale del Basento via Scanzano Jonico in around 7h 30m.

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