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Potenza - Bologna Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 9 intercity buses per day from Potenza to Bologna. Traveling by bus from Potenza to Bologna usually takes around 11 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Marino bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance350 mi (563 km)
Shortest duration8h 25m
Cheapest price€14.97
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceMarino
Bus lines3

What bus companies travel from Potenza to Bologna?

There are 3 bus lines from Potenza to Bologna available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, Marino usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus514h 38m€61.86
Itabus39h 34m€52.68
Marino68h 54m€56.20
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Potenza to Bologna, and usually makes the trip in about 14 hours and 38 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.

  • Marino buses travel across Italy to cities such as Naples, Padua, and Lecce, and into neighboring countries including France, Switzerland, and Germany. Their fleet features comfortable reclining seats, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi connectivity, a restroom, and even a minibar!

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 350 miles from Potenza to Bologna. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Potenza to Bologna for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Bologna, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Potenza to Bologna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Potenza to Bologna every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Potenza?

Main departure station: Viale del Basento 11

Buses to Bologna leave from 3 stations in Potenza.

All bus stations in Potenza:

  • Viale del Basento 11

  • SS658

  • Potenza Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Bologna?

Main arrival station: Piazza XX Settembre 6

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Bologna.

All bus stations in Bologna:

  • Piazza XX Settembre 6

  • Bus Stop

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