How to travel from Brindisi to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Cosenza is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brindisi to Cosenza by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Taranto then Sibari and then to Cosenza.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Cosenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Brindisi and Cosenza is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Brindisi and Cosenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Cosenza is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Cosenza. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taranto and Sibari. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Brindisi and Cosenza. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Brindisi and Cosenza. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brindisi and Cosenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 40m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus, Itabus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Brindisi and Cosenza. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Brindisi and Cosenza. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Cosenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Cosenza

Transport options from Brindisi to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€25($25)
twice daily255km (159 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
€25($25)
4 times a day295km (183 miles)
Bus via Taranto3h 60m
€30($30)
once daily270km (168 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€41($41)
on demand268km (167 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