How to travel from Cosenza to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Marsala is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cosenza to Marsala by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarsalaCosenza 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 Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Messina Centrale then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Marsala by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Cosenza and Marsala is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Cosenza and Marsala by bus.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Marsala is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Marsala is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Marsala. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola, Messina Centrale, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cosenza and Marsala. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Marsala. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sais Regional, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Cosenza and Marsala. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cosenza to Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 8hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Marsala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

How do I get from Cosenza to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Marsala

Transport options from Cosenza to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
€130($130)
5 times a day1,594km (990 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, plane4h 55m
€145($145)
5 times a day1,090km (678 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
7h 50m
€52($52)
every 4 hours578km (359 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€47($47)
every 20 mins595km (370 miles)
Bus via Villa San Giovanni9h 50m
€51($51)
once daily715km (444 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€55($55)
twice daily577km (359 miles)
Car and Ferry
6hrs
€83($83)
hourly534km (332 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala