How to travel from Cosenza to Bari, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Bari is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cosenza to Bari 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 BariCosenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Bari Giuseppe Capruzzi

Take the bus to Bari Giuseppe Capruzzi.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Autolinee Federico

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Train

Take the train to Sibari then Taranto and then to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Bari

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Bari by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Cosenza and Bari is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Cosenza and Bari by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Bari is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Bari. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sibari and Taranto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cosenza and Bari. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Cosenza and Bari. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cosenza and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

FlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Inter Saj and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Cosenza and Bari. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cosenza to Bari. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Bari is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bari. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Cosenza and Bari. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Bari is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Cosenza to Bari

Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Bari

Transport options from Cosenza to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bari Giuseppe Capruzzi + 2 similar
3h 30m
€14($14)
once a week262km (163 miles)
Bus4hrs
€20($20)
4 times a day294km (183 miles)
Bus via Amendolara FS4h 25m
€43($43)
twice daily306km (190 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€29($29)
twice daily299km (186 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€40($40)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Bari

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bari
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Bari
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Bari