How to travel from Cosenza to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Genoa is around 965km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Cosenza to Genoa by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to Castrovillari and then to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance993km (617 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Genoa by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Cosenza and Genoa is around 965km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Cosenza and Genoa by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Genoa is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Genoa. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola, Napoli Afragola and Roma Termini. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Cosenza and Genoa. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Genoa. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Castrovillari. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus, Lirosi Linee and Busitalia Simet S.p.A. run regular bus services between Cosenza and Genoa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 25m 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 Genoa. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Genoa. The distance is around 993km (617 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Genoa is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Genoa

Transport options from Cosenza to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3h 35m
€140($140)
5 times a day965km (600 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, plane and train4h 45m
€105($105)
5 times a day973km (604 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, plane and train4h 60m
€165($165)
5 times a day1,164km (723 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
€72($72)
5 times a day1,247km (775 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, plane and train5h 45m
€105($105)
5 times a day1,263km (785 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€90($90)
4 times a day995km (619 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole12hrs
€115($115)
twice daily984km (612 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 25m
€74($74)
5 times a week1,052km (654 miles)
Bus via Bivio Cantinella13h 45m
€105($105)
once daily1,084km (674 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
€150($150)
on demand993km (617 miles)

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Airports near Genoa

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Genoa
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Genoa
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Genoa