The cheapest and fastest trains from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
8 h 37 m
Average duration
10 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 trains that leave Potenza Centrale for Bologna Centrale every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 565 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 33 m 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 565 km
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Live departures
Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:15 Potenza Centrale | 8h37 | 02:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 565 km distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 565 km |
Average train duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 18:15 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento trains will get you between Potenza Centrale and Bologna Centrale from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potenza Centrale to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Potenza Centrale and Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Via del Gallitello.
- Ristorante Al Duomo
- Trattoria Al Vecchio Scarpone
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Grande Albergo Potenza
- Park Hotel Centro Congressi
- Hotel Pretoria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains: Various connections
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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