How to travel from Cosenza to Brindisi, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Brindisi 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 Cosenza to Brindisi 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 BrindisiCosenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

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

Take the bus to Brindisi.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Drive

Drive to Brindisi.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance268km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Brindisi

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Brindisi by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 3h 30m. 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 Cosenza and Brindisi is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Cosenza and Brindisi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

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

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

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Brindisi. 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 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cosenza and Brindisi. 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 Cosenza and Brindisi. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cosenza and Brindisi with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 45m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Inter Saj, FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Cosenza and Brindisi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 45m 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 Brindisi. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Brindisi is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brindisi. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Brindisi. The distance is around 268km (166 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 Cosenza to Brindisi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Brindisi

Transport options from Cosenza to Brindisi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€25($25)
twice daily255km (159 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€26($26)
4 times a day301km (187 miles)
Bus via Taranto Via Cristoforo Colombo4h 15m
€31($31)
once daily271km (168 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€41($41)
on demand268km (166 miles)

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Airports near Brindisi

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Brindisi
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Brindisi
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Brindisi