There are 4 ways to get from Potenza to Paola by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Battipagliatrain Re
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Paolatrain Ic
4h 55m€30–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Potenza - Verdi to Buonabitacolo ESSObus 400
- Take the bus from Padula Bivio to Tortora Marinabus
- Take the bus from Tortora Marina to Paola - Riona Crocebus 7
5h 27m€17–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Potenza Via Cavour to Lauria Inferiore Piazza Popolobus 5
- Take the train from Praja-Ajeta-Tortora to Paolatrain Re
5h 25m€36–56Drive 189.5 km
- Drive from Potenza to Paolacar 189.5 km
2h 54m€30–43
Potenza to Paola by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potenza to Paola is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Potenza to Paola is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Potenza to Paola. However, there are services departing from Potenza - Verdi and arriving at Paola - Riona Croce via Padula Bivio and Tortora Marina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Potenza to Paola. However, there are services departing from Potenza Centrale and arriving at Paola via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Potenza and Paola is 285 km. The road distance is 189.5 km.
The best way to get from Potenza to Paola without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €29 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Potenza to Paola, including transfers.
Potenza to Paola bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Potenza - Verdi station.
Potenza to Paola train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Potenza Centrale station.
The best way to get from Potenza to Paola is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €29 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Potenza, Italy and Paola, Calabria, Italy?
You can take a train from Potenza Centrale to Paola via Battipaglia in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potenza - Verdi to Paola - Riona Croce via Buonabitacolo ESSO, Padula Bivio, and Tortora Marina in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Praja-Ajeta-Tortora to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Potenza Centrale to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Battipaglia to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Praja-Ajeta-Tortora to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Battipaglia to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0973-21016
- [email protected]
- Website
- slasrl.eu
Bus from Potenza Via Cavour to Lauria Inferiore Piazza Popolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- slasrl.eu
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- [email protected]
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Potenza - Verdi to Buonabitacolo ESSO
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 089 233 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Padula Bivio to Tortora Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
- Phone
- +39 0984 413001
- [email protected]
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Tortora Marina to Paola - Riona Croce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
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More Questions & Answers
Potenza to Paola bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Buonabitacolo ESSO station.
Potenza to Paola train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Battipaglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potenza to Paola is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Potenza to Paola.
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