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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Dinu Adamesteanu
Potenza’s main archaeological museum, presenting finds from ancient Basilicata and offering a strong introduction to the region’s past.
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
3 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
3 h 25 m
Trains on 24 Sept
49
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari to Potenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Potenza will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Bari to Potenza you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 4312 · Autobus PZ309 · Regionale 19911
Regionale Veloce 4318 · Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915
Regionale Veloce 4318 · Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915
Regionale 4300 · Autobus PZ605 · Regionale 19907
Regionale Veloce 4338 · Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921
FRECCIAROSSA 8380+
Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 19925
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+
Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921
FRECCIAROSSA 8380+
Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 19925
Regionale 19827+
Intercity 700
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+
Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921The table below shows live departures for Bari to Potenza trains for tomorrow, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 4300 · Autobus PZ605 · Regionale 19907 | 4:15 Bari Centrale | 4h54 | 9:09 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Autobus PZ907 · Regionale 19907 | 5:20 Bari Centrale | 3h49 | 9:09 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Autobus PZ907 · Regionale 19907 | 5:20 Bari Centrale | 3h57 | 9:17 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Autobus PZ907 · Regionale 19907 | 5:20 Bari Centrale | 3h45 | 9:05 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4306 · Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 6:20 Bari Centrale | 4h56 | 11:16 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4306 · Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 6:20 Bari Centrale | 4h50 | 11:10 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4306 · Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 6:20 Bari Centrale | 4h47 | 11:07 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19827+ Intercity 700 | 6:25 Bari Centrale | 3h29 | 9:54 Potenza Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 716+ Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 7:05 Bari Centrale | 4h11 | 11:16 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 716+ Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 7:05 Bari Centrale | 4h05 | 11:10 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
Intercity 716+ Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 7:05 Bari Centrale | 4h02 | 11:07 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 7:30 Bari Centrale | 3h46 | 11:16 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 7:30 Bari Centrale | 3h40 | 11:10 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Autobus PZ947 · Regionale 19909 | 7:30 Bari Centrale | 3h37 | 11:07 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 19829 · Regionale 4296 · Regionale 19912 | 8:10 Bari Centrale | 4h29 | 12:39 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 19829 · Regionale 4296 | 8:10 Bari Centrale | 4h03 | 12:13 Potenza Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 4312 · Autobus PZ309 · Regionale 19911 | 8:25 Bari Palese-Macchie | 5h24 | 13:49 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19853 · Regionale 23684 · Autobus PZ123 | 9:10 Bari Centrale | 4h28 | 13:38 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19853 · Regionale 23684 | 9:10 Bari Centrale | 4h05 | 13:15 Potenza Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus PZ309 · Regionale 19911 | 9:55 Bari Centrale | 3h54 | 13:49 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus PZ309 · Regionale 19911 | 9:55 Bari Centrale | 3h46 | 13:41 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4318 · Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915 | 10:35 Bari Centrale | 4h56 | 15:31 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4318 · Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915 | 10:35 Bari Centrale | 4h45 | 15:20 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4318 · Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915 | 10:35 Bari Centrale | 4h49 | 15:24 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19831+ Intercity 702 | 11:10 Bari Centrale | 4h36 | 15:46 Potenza Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915 | 11:30 Bari Centrale | 3h50 | 15:20 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915 | 11:30 Bari Centrale | 3h54 | 15:24 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ Autobus PZ301 · Regionale 19915 | 11:30 Bari Centrale | 4h01 | 15:31 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612+ Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 19917 | 11:55 Bari Centrale | 4h43 | 16:38 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612+ Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 19917 | 11:55 Bari Centrale | 4h40 | 16:35 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612+ Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 19917 | 11:55 Bari Centrale | 4h49 | 16:44 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8314+ Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 19917 | 12:35 Bari Centrale | 4h09 | 16:44 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8314+ Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 19917 | 12:35 Bari Centrale | 4h03 | 16:38 Potenza, Universita | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8314+ Autobus PZ917 · Regionale 19917 | 12:35 Bari Centrale | 4h00 | 16:35 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4338 · Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921 | 15:35 Bari Centrale | 4h17 | 19:52 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4338 · Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921 | 15:35 Bari Centrale | 4h25 | 20:00 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 704+ Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921 | 16:05 Bari Centrale | 3h47 | 19:52 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Intercity 704+ Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921 | 16:05 Bari Centrale | 3h55 | 20:00 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+ Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921 | 16:30 Bari Centrale | 3h30 | 20:00 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+ Autobus PZ923 · Regionale 19921 | 16:30 Bari Centrale | 3h22 | 19:52 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4346 · Autobus PZ927 · Regionale 19923 | 17:05 Bari Centrale | 4h03 | 21:08 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 19841 · Regionale 23686 | 17:10 Bari Centrale | 3h45 | 20:55 Potenza Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 19841 · Regionale 23686 · Regionale 19924 | 17:10 Bari Centrale | 4h01 | 21:11 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Intercity 605+ Regionale 23686 · Regionale 19924 | 17:17 Bari Centrale | 3h54 | 21:11 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
Intercity 605+ Regionale 23686 | 17:17 Bari Centrale | 3h38 | 20:55 Potenza Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4356 · Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 19925 | 19:05 Bari Centrale | 3h55 | 23:00 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4356 · Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 19925 | 19:05 Bari Centrale | 3h48 | 22:53 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8380+ Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 19925 | 19:35 Bari Centrale | 3h18 | 22:53 Potenza Superiore | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8380+ Autobus PZ929 · Regionale 19925 | 19:35 Bari Centrale | 3h25 | 23:00 Potenza Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bari to Potenza run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 23:00 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Potenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potenza trip today.
Potenza’s main archaeological museum, presenting finds from ancient Basilicata and offering a strong introduction to the region’s past.
A focused gallery space for contemporary art and cultural events, valued for rotating exhibitions in a central historic setting.
A civic museum space with local historical material and temporary displays that help explain Potenza’s urban and cultural identity.
Potenza’s principal historic street, lined with shops, churches and civic buildings, ideal for a first walk through the city centre.
A central square near the historic core, useful for a pause, people-watching and reaching several of Potenza’s main sights on foot.
A panoramic green area with open views across the city and surrounding hills, popular for a relaxed walk and photographs.
Rustic pasta with sweet peppers, breadcrumbs and often anchovies. A Basilicata staple prized for turning simple pantry ingredients into bold flavour.
Thin dried red peppers from Senise, fried briefly until crisp. They are iconic in Basilicata for their sweet taste and delicate crunch.
Slow-cooked lamb with potatoes, tomatoes and herbs, traditionally baked for Easter and family gatherings across Basilicata.
Refined restaurant focused on seasonal southern Italian cuisine, with polished service and a more elegant dining room.
Traditional Lucanian restaurant serving regional pasta, meats and local produce in a warm, classic setting near the historic centre.
Well-known local venue for Basilicata cooking, with hearty regional dishes and a relaxed atmosphere suited to lunch or dinner.
Potenza is generally cheaper than Italy's main tourist cities, with lower hotel and dining prices and modest local transport costs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough in cafés.
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Potenza Centrale -> Piazza Mario Pagano, Potenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Potenza by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Potenza trains use the Bari Centrale to Potenza Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Potenza, Universita. Use this guide to compare Bari and Potenza train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bari Centrale is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni, La Tana Del Polpo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Centrale: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro, Hotel Adria.
Bari Aeroporto is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Bacco, Ristorante Il Poeta Contadino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari Aeroporto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari Aeroporto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Aeroporto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parco Dei Principi Hotel Congress & SPA, Hotel Palumbo Masseria Sant'Anna, Vittoria Parc Hotel.
Bari Palese-Macchie is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Palese-Macchie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Ramps, restrooms.
Potenza Centrale is 1 km from Potenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Potenza Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Al Duomo, Trattoria Al Vecchio Scarpone
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Potenza Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Potenza Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potenza Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potenza Centrale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grande Albergo Potenza, Park Hotel Centro Congressi, Hotel Pretoria.
Potenza, Universita has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Potenza, Universita.
Available at Potenza, Universita: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza, Universita.
Potenza Superiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Potenza Superiore.
ATMs are available at Potenza Superiore.
Available at Potenza Superiore: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potenza Superiore.
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