Potenza is the easiest part of Basilicata to reach by train. Potenza Centrale has regional and some long-distance services. Naples airport is the nearest large airport.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Train | About 2.5–3 h | Usually via Salerno. A few direct long-distance trains run to Rome. |
| Naples airport | Car | About 2 h | A3/A2 motorway to Sicignano, then the Basentana or Tito road. |
| Salerno | Train / bus | About 1.5–2 h | Regional trains and buses; check timetables. |
| Matera | Car / bus | About 1.5 h | Via the SS7 and Basentana; buses on weekdays. |
| Bari | Car | About 2 h | Via Altamura and Gravina. |
| Castelmezzano | Car | About 45 min | Via the SS407 Basentana. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around Potenza
The old town is walkable, and the escalators and lifts connect it with the lower districts. City buses serve the wider area. Parking in the centre is limited, so use the car parks linked to the escalators.
Onward from Potenza
Drive east to the Dolomiti Lucane, north to Melfi and Venosa, or continue to Matera. See getting around Basilicata.
