There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Potenza by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Casoria
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Potenza Centraletrain Fr
3h 53m€50–111Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rome to Potenza358.5 km
4h 11m€16–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain 8111 / ...
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Potenzabus 570 / ...
4h 22m€39–73Drive 357.3 km
- Drive from Rome to Potenzacar 357.3 km
3h 30m€56–81Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Potenza Centraletrain Ic
4h 47m€40–110Bus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Potenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
5h 25m€23–50
Rome to Potenza by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Potenza is to rideshare which costs €16 - €26 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Potenza is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Potenza Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Potenza Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Rome and Potenza is 370 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Potenza without a car is to train via Casoria which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Rome to Potenza, including transfers.
Rome to Potenza bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Potenza is to train via Casoria which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Potenza, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Potenza Centrale via Napoli Afragola in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Potenza Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Autolinee Liscio also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Potenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 0971 54673
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineeliscio.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Potenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–30
- Schedules at
- autolineeliscio.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Potenza bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Potenza Bus Station.
Rome to Potenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Potenza is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Rome to Potenza.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Potenza. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.