The cheapest and fastest buses from Naples to Potenza
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
32
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Potenza will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 32 buses that leave Naples for Potenza on Wed, Jul 22, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus12:10 PM2h00Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)2:10 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:15 AM2h00Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)4:15 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale 5963 · Autobus PZ1056:08 AM3h06Napoli San Giovanni-Barra9:14 AMPotenza Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ11110:09 AM3h56Napoli San Giovanni-Barra2:05 PMPotenza Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
Regionale 5963 · Autobus PZ1056:08 AM3h16Napoli San Giovanni-Barra9:24 AMPotenza Superiore€111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:30 AM2h00Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)10:30 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€121One-way0 transfers
Autobus PZ1012:00 PM2h00Naples Centrale4:00 PMPotenza Centrale€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM2h00Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)7:15 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM2h00Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)2:10 PMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:15 AM2h00Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)4:15 AMPotenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)€91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Naples to Potenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Potenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 133 km
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Naples to Potenza bus times
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Potenza buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
treno 5343 effettuato con bus NA269 · Autobus PZ113 | 9:30 PM Naples Centrale | 3h00 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21353 · Autobus PZ113 | 9:39 PM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 2h51 | 12:30 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 2:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 2h00 | 4:15 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5963 · Autobus PZ105 | 6:08 AM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 3h06 | 9:14 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5963 · Autobus PZ105 | 6:08 AM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 3h16 | 9:24 AM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 2h10 | 8:25 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5345 · Autobus PZ105 | 6:50 AM Naples Centrale | 2h24 | 9:14 AM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5345 · Autobus PZ105 | 6:50 AM Naples Centrale | 2h34 | 9:24 AM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 2h00 | 10:30 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21309 · Autobus PZ107 | 9:09 AM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 3h56 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 2h40 | 11:55 AM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 723+ Autobus PZ107 | 9:45 AM Naples Centrale | 3h20 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 723+ Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ714 | 9:45 AM Naples Centrale | 3h35 | 1:20 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ107 | 9:57 AM Naples P.za Garibaldi | 3h08 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ714 | 9:57 AM Naples P.za Garibaldi | 3h23 | 1:20 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ111 | 10:09 AM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 3h56 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 2h00 | 12:15 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21315 · Autobus PZ111 | 10:27 AM Naples P.za Garibaldi | 3h52 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ107 | 10:50 AM Naples Centrale | 2h15 | 1:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ714 | 10:50 AM Naples Centrale | 2h30 | 1:20 PM Potenza Superiore | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 11:45 AM Naples Centrale | 2h20 | 2:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 551+ Autobus PZ111 | 11:45 AM Naples Centrale | 2h34 | 2:19 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 2h00 | 2:10 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIALINK LK015 | 1:25 PM Naples Centrale | 2h26 | 3:51 PM Potenza Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ101 | 2:00 PM Naples Centrale | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ618 | 2:00 PM Naples Centrale | 2h12 | 4:12 PM Potenza Superiore | 1 transfer | |
1201 | 2:00 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 2h55 | 4:55 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 2h05 | 4:50 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 | 3:40 PM Napoli, V.le Fulco Ruffo di Calabria (Pbus turistici) | 3h10 | 6:50 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 | 4:20 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 2h30 | 6:50 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 2h00 | 7:15 PM Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ109 | 8:00 PM Naples Centrale | 2h05 | 10:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Naples to Potenza
Buses from Naples to Potenza run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 133 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 133 km |
Average bus duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Naples to PotenzaYou can travel by bus between Naples to Potenza with FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Itabus
Marino Autolinee
Infobus
Miccolis
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FAQs: Bus from Naples to Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples to Potenza by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Miccolis
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Miccolis
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Miccolis
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Miccolis
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Miccolis
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Naples to Potenza
Most Naples to Potenza buses use the Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Naples and Potenza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Naples station do buses to Potenza leave from?
Getting to Napoli, Autostazione Metropark from Naples city centre
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark bus station facilities and services
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Metropark (in the station), Ristorante Napoli Centrale (0.2 km), Pizzeria Vesuvio (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Napoli, Autostazione Metropark.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Napoli, Autostazione Metropark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli, Autostazione Metropark: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Napoli, Napoli Centrale from Naples city centre
Napoli, Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli, Napoli Centrale bus station facilities and services
Napoli, Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Napoli Centrale (in the station), Ristorante Da Dora (0.3 km), Pizzeria 50 Kalò (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Napoli, Napoli Centrale.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Napoli, Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli, Napoli Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Napoli, Capodichino-Viale Fulco Ruffo di Calabria (Terminal 1) from Naples city centre
Which Potenza station do buses from Naples arrive at?
Getting to Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) from Potenza city centre
Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) is 1 km from Potenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) bus station facilities and services
Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Trattoria del Basento (0.5 km), Osteria Potentina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus): Elevators, ramps.
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