How to travel from Agrigento to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Agrigento and Cosenza is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Agrigento to Cosenza by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CosenzaAgrigento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Train

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Paola.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agrigento and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Agrigento to Cosenza by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Agrigento and Cosenza is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Agrigento and Cosenza by bus.

The quickest way to get from Agrigento to Cosenza is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Agrigento and Cosenza is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agrigento and Cosenza. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agrigento to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termini Imerese and Paola. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Agrigento and Cosenza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agrigento and Cosenza. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agrigento to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via D'Amico. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Onebus and Preite Cosenza run regular bus services between Agrigento and Cosenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agrigento to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Cosenza is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Cosenza. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Agrigento to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. instead which will take 7hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agrigento to Cosenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Agrigento to Cosenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Agrigento and Cosenza

Transport options from Agrigento to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
6h 15m
€47($47)
every 4 hours478km (297 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
6h 20m
€180($180)
every 3 hours1,113km (692 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€37($37)
twice daily478km (297 miles)
Bus via Santa Eufemia Lamezia Central Train Station8h 15m
€7($7)
twice a week455km (283 miles)
Train
8h 5m
€38($38)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 10m
€81($81)
hourly436km (271 miles)

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Airports near Cosenza

The following major airports near Cosenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Cosenza
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (130 miles) from Cosenza
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Cosenza