There are 4 ways to get from Scalea to Basilicata by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipagliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
3h 50m€24–50Bus via Padula
cheapest- Take the bus from Scalea to Padula Biviobus
- Take the bus from Buonabitacolo ESSO to Potenza - Corso Garibaldibus 400
3h 54m€14–21Drive 130.4 km
- Drive from Scalea to Potenzacar 130.4 km
1h 51m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Scalea to Sala Consilinabus
- Take the bus from Sala Consilina to Potenza Via Cavourbus 5
4h 6m€15–22
Scalea to Basilicata by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Basilicata is to bus via Padula which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Scalea to Basilicata is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €20 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Scalea and arriving at Potenza - Corso Garibaldi via Buonabitacolo ESSO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Scalea to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Scalea and Basilicata is 228 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.
The best way to get from Scalea to Basilicata without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Scalea to Basilicata, including transfers.
Scalea to Basilicata bus services, operated by Autolinee Curcio, depart from Scalea station.
Scalea to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
The best way to get from Scalea to Basilicata is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Padula, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Basilicata, Italy?
You can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Potenza Centrale via Battipaglia in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scalea to Potenza - Corso Garibaldi via Padula Bivio and Buonabitacolo ESSO in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 089 233 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Scalea to Padula Bivio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Scalea to Sala Consilina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
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Booking & Getting There
Scalea to Basilicata bus services, operated by Autolinee Curcio, arrive at Padula Bivio station.
Scalea to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Battipaglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scalea to Basilicata is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Scalea to Basilicata.
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