How to travel from Cosenza to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Bologna is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cosenza to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus to Bologna Piazza XX Settembre

Take the bus to Bologna Piazza XX Settembre.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l.

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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance865km (538 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Cosenza and Bologna is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Cosenza and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Bologna. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Bologna. 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 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cosenza and Bologna. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Cosenza and Bologna. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cosenza and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 12h 10m.

Itabus, FlixBus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Inter Saj and Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. run regular bus services between Cosenza and Bologna. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 10m 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 Bologna. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Bologna. The distance is around 865km (538 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 Cosenza to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Bologna

Transport options from Cosenza to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
€115($115)
5 times a day843km (524 miles)
Bus to Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe, Fly3h 5m
€195($195)
4 times a week962km (598 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
€120($120)
5 times a day1,059km (658 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€78($78)
4 times a day852km (529 miles)
Train via Napoli Afragola6h 10m
€77($77)
every 4 hours854km (531 miles)
Bus to Bologna Piazza XX Settembre + 1 similar
11h 20m
€120($120)
4 times a week881km (548 miles)
Bus12h 10m
€70($70)
4 times a day910km (565 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€130($130)
on demand865km (538 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna