The distance between Bologna and Cosenza is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bologna to Cosenza by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cosenza → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.
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Take the train to Paola.
Take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Cosenza by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Bologna and Cosenza is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Bologna and Cosenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Cosenza is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Cosenza. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Cosenza. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Cosenza. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Cosenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10h 20m.
Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Itabus, FlixBus, Inter Saj and Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. run regular bus services between Bologna and Cosenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Cosenza. We recommend that you fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Cosenza. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Cosenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 2h 30m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 822km (511 miles) |
Fly to Crotone (CRV), Bus | 4h 10m | €170($170) | twice daily | 915km (569 miles) |
Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Bus | 5h 35m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,039km (645 miles) |
Train | 5h 60m | €78($78) | 4 times a day | 852km (529 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 20m | €85($85) | twice daily | 884km (549 miles) |
Bus to Quattromiglia Via Pietro Bucci | 11h 10m | €120($120) | once daily | 885km (550 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €130($130) | on demand | 868km (539 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cosenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.