How to travel from Bologna to Cosenza, Italy

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.

8 routes found

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 CosenzaBologna if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paola.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance868km (539 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Cosenza

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bologna to Cosenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Cosenza

Transport options from Bologna to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
2h 30m
€115($115)
every 3 hours822km (511 miles)
Fly to Crotone (CRV), Bus4h 10m
€170($170)
twice daily915km (569 miles)
Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Bus5h 35m
€100($100)
every 20 mins1,001km (622 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 45m
€120($120)
every 4 hours1,039km (645 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€78($78)
4 times a day852km (529 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
€85($85)
twice daily884km (549 miles)
Bus to Quattromiglia Via Pietro Bucci11h 10m
€120($120)
once daily885km (550 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€130($130)
on demand868km (539 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bologna and Cosenza

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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