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What is the best way to travel from Potenza to Bologna?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Bologna from Potenza. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 55m
£36
£46
38
Train
8h 17m
£27
£45
15

What is the cheapest way to reach Bologna from Potenza?

You can reach Bologna with just £27 by taking a Train from Trenitalia, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £40
Tuesday
from £27
Wednesday
Thursday
from £36
Friday
from £59
Saturday
from £66
Sunday
from £62

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Trenitalia
    9h 29m
    0
    20:15
    Potenza
    Central Station
    05:44
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £40
  • Trenitalia
    9h 21m
    0
    20:23
    Potenza
    Superiore
    05:44
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £40
  • MarinoBus
    9h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    15:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £47
  • MarinoBus
    9h 5m
    0
    22:10
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    07:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    19:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    06:30
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £57

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Trenitalia
    10h 46m
    0
    09:56
    Potenza
    Central Station
    20:42
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £70
  • Trenitalia
    12h 33m
    0
    15:48
    Potenza
    Central Station
    04:21
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £73

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Trenitalia
    10h 46m
    0
    09:56
    Potenza
    Central Station
    20:42
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £27
  • Trenitalia
    8h 26m
    0
    12:34
    Potenza
    Central Station
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £36
  • Trenitalia
    12h 33m
    0
    15:48
    Potenza
    Central Station
    04:21
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £36
  • Trenitalia
    8h 17m
    0
    12:43
    Potenza
    Superiore
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £36
  • Trenitalia
    13h 0m
    0
    15:21
    Potenza
    Superiore
    04:21
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £37

    • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Trenitalia
    9h 35m
    0
    11:25
    Potenza
    Central Station
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £36
  • Trenitalia
    9h 27m
    0
    11:33
    Potenza
    Superiore
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £36
  • MarinoBus
    9h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Potenza
    Central Station
    15:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £41
  • MarinoBus
    9h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    15:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    10:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    21:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    08:25
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    21:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    19:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    06:30
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    10:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    21:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    18:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    04:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    14:40
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • MarinoBus
    8h 55m
    0
    18:55
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £59

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • MarinoBus
    8h 55m
    0
    18:55
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £66

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • MarinoBus
    8h 55m
    0
    18:55
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £62

What are the fastest trips from Potenza to Bologna?

You can get to Bologna from Potenza in just 8h 17m with a Train from Trenitalia. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 9h 5m
Tuesday
from 8h 17m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 10h 0m
Friday
from 8h 55m
Saturday
from 8h 55m
Sunday
from 8h 55m

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • MarinoBus
    9h 5m
    0
    22:10
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    07:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £48
  • Trenitalia
    9h 21m
    0
    20:23
    Potenza
    Superiore
    05:44
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £40
  • MarinoBus
    9h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    15:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £47
  • Trenitalia
    9h 29m
    0
    20:15
    Potenza
    Central Station
    05:44
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    19:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    06:30
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £57

    • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Trenitalia
    10h 46m
    0
    09:56
    Potenza
    Central Station
    20:42
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £70
  • Trenitalia
    12h 33m
    0
    15:48
    Potenza
    Central Station
    04:21
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £73

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Trenitalia
    8h 17m
    0
    12:43
    Potenza
    Superiore
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £36
  • Trenitalia
    8h 26m
    0
    12:34
    Potenza
    Central Station
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £36
  • Trenitalia
    10h 46m
    0
    09:56
    Potenza
    Central Station
    20:42
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £27
  • Trenitalia
    12h 33m
    0
    15:48
    Potenza
    Central Station
    04:21
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £36
  • Trenitalia
    13h 0m
    0
    15:21
    Potenza
    Superiore
    04:21
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £37

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • MarinoBus
    9h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Potenza
    Central Station
    15:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £41
  • MarinoBus
    9h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    15:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Trenitalia
    9h 27m
    0
    11:33
    Potenza
    Superiore
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £36
  • Trenitalia
    9h 35m
    0
    11:25
    Potenza
    Central Station
    21:00
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    10:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    21:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    18:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    04:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    19:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    06:30
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    10:45
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    21:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    08:25
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    21:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    14:40
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • MarinoBus
    8h 55m
    0
    18:55
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £59

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • MarinoBus
    8h 55m
    0
    18:55
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £66

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • MarinoBus
    8h 55m
    0
    18:55
    Potenza
    Viale del Basento Bus Station
    03:50
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £62
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Potenza to Bologna

What are the most popular stations in Potenza and Bologna?

In Potenza, you will usually depart from Viale del Basento Bus Station, Central Station or Università Train Station, while in Bologna you will be arriving at Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Central Station or Corticella Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bologna from Potenza? With 4 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Potenza and Bologna, you can pay as low as £27 with a Train from Trenitalia.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Trenitalia: you will get to Bologna in just 8h 17m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Potenza and Bologna are Trenitalia, MarinoBus and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Potenza and Bologna is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Pignola or to Ponticella, and look at flights from , and landing at Bologna Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Potenza to Bologna?

The most popular companies between Potenza and Bologna, are Trenitalia, MarinoBus and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: MarinoBus, FlixBus and Trenitalia

Train companies: Trenitalia

All you need to know when you travel from Potenza to Bologna

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Potenza to Bologna. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Potenza to Bologna

How can I reach Bologna from Potenza?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Bologna from Potenza.

How far is Bologna from Potenza?

The distance between Potenza and Bologna is 563.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Potenza and Bologna?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 96 kgs, and a flight 139 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Potenza to Bologna?

You can get to Bologna with just £27 by taking a Train from Trenitalia.

What is the fastest way to get from Potenza to Bologna?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bologna in just 8h 17m with a Train from Trenitalia.

More routes to Potenza and to Bologna

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Potenza and to Bologna. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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