- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potenza to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza to Rome will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 50 trains that leave Potenza for Rome 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 311 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 21090
Autobus PZ110 · Regionale 21098
Autobus PZ116 · Regionale 21072
Autobus PZ102 · Regionale 5346 · Regionale 21076
Autobus PZ504 · Regionale 5212 · Regionale 21066
FRECCIAROSSA 9514
Autobus PZ504 · Regionale 5212+
FRECCIAROSSA 9622
Autobus PZ504+
FRECCIAROSSA 9524
Regionale 4296+
FRECCIAROSSA 9648
FRECCIALINK LK114+
FRECCIAROSSA 9588Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £15.
Distance: 311 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £93 Average Price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Potenza to Rome trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus PZ504 · Regionale 5212+ FRECCIAROSSA 9622 | 6:00 Potenza Centrale | 3h40 | 9:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ504+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 6:00 Potenza Centrale | 3h50 | 9:50 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Autobus PZ504 · Regionale 5212 · Regionale 21066 | 6:00 Potenza Centrale | 5h04 | 11:04 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ504+ Intercity 590 | 6:00 Potenza Centrale | 5h39 | 11:39 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
Autobus PZ504+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ 9924 | On time 6:00 Potenza Centrale | 4h30 | 10:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ504+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ 9980 | On time 6:00 Potenza Centrale | 5h47 | 11:47 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ504+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ 9932 | On time 6:00 Potenza Centrale | 6h30 | 12:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21102+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 6:24 Potenza Centrale | 4h16 | 10:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 21102+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ 9980 | On time 6:24 Potenza Centrale | 5h23 | 11:47 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21102+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ 9932 | On time 6:24 Potenza Centrale | 6h06 | 12:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21102+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ 9982 | On time 6:24 Potenza Centrale | 6h21 | 12:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21202 · Regionale 5578 · Autobus NA52U+ 9932 | On time 7:24 Potenza Centrale | 5h06 | 12:30 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21202 · Regionale 5578 · Autobus NA52U+ 8134 | On time 7:24 Potenza Centrale | 6h06 | 13:30 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21202 · Regionale 5578 · Autobus NA52U+ 9982 | On time 7:24 Potenza Centrale | 5h21 | 12:45 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:50 Potenza Centrale | 3h08 | 10:58 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ 9982 | On time 7:50 Potenza Centrale | 4h55 | 12:45 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ 9980 | On time 7:50 Potenza Centrale | 3h57 | 11:47 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ 9932 | On time 7:50 Potenza Centrale | 4h40 | 12:30 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Autobus PZ116 · Regionale 21072 | 8:30 Potenza Centrale | 5h52 | 14:22 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Autobus PZ102 · Regionale 5346 · Regionale 21076 | 9:00 Potenza Centrale | 6h24 | 15:24 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ102 · Metropolitano 21320 · Autobus NA66U+ 9948 | On time 9:00 Potenza Centrale | 7h30 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
Autobus PZ102 · Metropolitano 21320 · Autobus NA66U+ 9940 | On time 9:00 Potenza Centrale | 5h30 | 14:30 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
Autobus PZ102 · Metropolitano 21320 · Autobus NA66U+ 9950 | On time 9:00 Potenza Centrale | 6h45 | 15:45 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIALINK LK114+ 8920 | On time 11:59 Potenza Centrale | 4h46 | 16:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIALINK LK114+ 9948 | On time 11:59 Potenza Centrale | 4h31 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIALINK LK114 | 11:59 Potenza Centrale | 3h56 | 15:55 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ 9992+ FRECCIALINK LK114 | 11:59 Potenza Centrale | 5h36 | 17:35 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4296 · Regionale 21090 | 12:14 Potenza Centrale | 5h50 | 18:04 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 4296+ FRECCIAROSSA 9648 | 12:14 Potenza Centrale | 3h56 | 16:10 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 4296+ Intercity 556 | 12:14 Potenza Centrale | 5h20 | 17:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 4296 · Autobus NA88U+ 9992 | On time 12:14 Potenza Centrale | 5h21 | 17:35 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4296 · Autobus NA88U+ 9954 | On time 12:14 Potenza Centrale | 6h16 | 18:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4296 · Autobus NA88U+ 8920 | On time 12:14 Potenza Centrale | 4h31 | 16:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ604+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 12:43 Potenza Superiore | 6h15 | 18:58 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 21106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 13:22 Potenza Centrale | 4h18 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 21106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ 9996 | On time 13:22 Potenza Centrale | 6h24 | 19:46 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ 9994 | On time 13:22 Potenza Centrale | 5h23 | 18:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ 9954 | On time 13:22 Potenza Centrale | 5h08 | 18:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ110 · Regionale 21098 | 14:50 Potenza Centrale | 5h34 | 20:24 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Autobus PZ110+ Intercity 522 | 14:50 Potenza Centrale | 4h51 | 19:41 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
Autobus PZ615+ Intercity 702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 15:31 Potenza Superiore | 4h25 | 19:56 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ615+ Intercity 702 | 15:31 Potenza Superiore | 5h03 | 20:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Intercity 702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 15:48 Potenza Centrale | 4h08 | 19:56 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Intercity 702 | 15:48 Potenza Centrale | 4h46 | 20:34 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 702+ Autobus NA68P+ 9962 | 15:48 Potenza Centrale | 4h42 | 20:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ717 · Regionale 21108+ Intercity 560 | 16:55 Potenza Superiore | 5h39 | 22:34 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21108+ Intercity 560 | 17:07 Potenza Centrale | 5h27 | 22:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 21108+ Intercity 560+ FRECCIAROSSA 8332 | 17:07 Potenza Centrale | 4h13 | 21:20 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus PZ112+ InterCityNotte 798 | 18:05 Potenza Superiore | 5h45 | 23:50 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
Autobus PZ112+ InterCityNotte 798 | 18:20 Potenza Centrale | 5h30 | 23:50 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
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Trains from Potenza to Rome run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potenza to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Potenza to Rome trains use the Potenza Centrale to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Potenza and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense 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: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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