How to travel from Cosenza to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Cosenza and Palermo is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cosenza to Palermo 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 Palermo → Cosenza if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€40($40)
Bus
Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€35($35)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Palermo.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Palermo by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Cosenza and Palermo is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Cosenza and Palermo by bus.
The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Palermo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Palermo is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cosenza and Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cosenza and Palermo. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sais Regional, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Cosenza and Palermo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 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 Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Palermo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 992km (616 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 35m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 415km (258 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 432km (269 miles) |
| Bus via Villa San Giovanni | 7h 20m | €35($35) | once daily | 477km (297 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 40m | €65($65) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cosenza and Palermo
Bus companies
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sais Regional
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airports near Palermo
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Palermo
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Palermo
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Palermo