How to travel from Bolzano to Cosenza, Italy
The distance between Bolzano and Cosenza is around 1,064km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bolzano 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 → Bolzano if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto then fly from Verona (VRN) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paola.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Bus
Take the bus to Verona and then to Cosenza Bus Station.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bolzano and Cosenza
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Cosenza by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Bolzano and Cosenza is around 1,064km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (556 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Bolzano and Cosenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Cosenza is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Cosenza. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Trenitalia run train services between Bolzano and Cosenza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Bolzano and Cosenza. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bolzano to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.
FlixBus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Itabus run regular bus services between Bolzano and Cosenza. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto then fly from Verona (VRN) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Bolzano and Cosenza. The distance is around 1,130km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Cosenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bolzano and Cosenza
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 15m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and bus | 5h 20m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,253km (779 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and bus | 5h 35m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 1,295km (805 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and bus | 6h 15m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,378km (857 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 40m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,319km (820 miles) |
| Bus via Padua | 17h 20m | €58($58) | twice daily | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | €170($170) | on demand | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bolzano and Cosenza
Train operators
Bus companies
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Alto Adige Bus
Ferrovie Della Calabria
Airports near Cosenza
The following major airports near Cosenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Cosenza
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 208km (130 miles) from Cosenza
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Cosenza