Rome2Rio

How to get fromPotenza to Sicilyby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, train, or plane

Find Transport to Sicily

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Potenza to Sicily by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Potenza to Battipagliabus bus N525
    2. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus Autoservizi Salemi S201
    11h 21m
    €36–52

  2. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Salernotrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    12h 8m
    €78–147

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Potenza to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar car
    7h 11m
    €128–200

  4. Train, train to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain train
    2. Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BRI - PMO
    7h 42m
    €82–212

  5. Bus via Palermo Piazza Cairoli

    1. Take the bus from Potenza to Battipagliabus bus N525
    2. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus bus
    17h 38m
    €169–242

  6. Train, train to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain train
    2. Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRI - CTA
    7h 1m
    €73–201

  7. Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane NAP - CTA
    5h 51m
    €51–213

  8. Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane NAP - PMO
    6h 21m
    €45–224

Potenza to Sicily by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Potenza to Sicily.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 753.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Potenza to Piazza Boiardo via Battipaglia Ospedale, Palermo Terminal Bus, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potenza Centrale to Palermo Notarbartolo via Salerno and Palermo Centrale in around 12h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There