How to travel from Cosenza to Pescara, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Pescara is around 561km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out PescaraCosenza 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 Pescara (PSR).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Sibari, Taranto then Bari Centrale and then to Pescara Centrale.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus to Pescara Terminal Bus

Take the bus to Pescara Terminal Bus.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Inter Saj

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Drive

Drive to Pescara.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance561km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Pescara

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Pescara by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Cosenza and Pescara is around 561km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Cosenza and Pescara by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Pescara is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Pescara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Pescara. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Pescara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sibari, Taranto and Bari Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cosenza and Pescara. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Pescara. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cosenza and Pescara with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7hrs.

Onebus, FlixBus, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., Autolinee Ventre and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Cosenza and Pescara. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 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 Pescara. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Pescara (PSR). instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Pescara is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 145km (90 miles) from Pescara. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Pescara. The distance is around 561km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Pescara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Pescara

Transport options from Cosenza to Pescara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 5m
€230($230)
every 4 hours1,524km (947 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, plane5h 5m
€125($125)
every 4 hours793km (493 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€53($53)
twice daily595km (370 miles)
Bus to Pescara Terminal Bus + 2 similar
7hrs
€45($45)
4 times a week564km (350 miles)
Bus7h 25m
€30($30)
4 times a week631km (392 miles)
Bus via Fisciano Universita di Terminal Bus9h 35m
€63($63)
twice a week631km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€100($100)
on demand561km (349 miles)

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Airports near Pescara

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

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Pescara
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Pescara
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Pescara