How to travel from Cosenza to Rome, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Rome is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cosenza to Rome by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train via Napoli Afragola

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Rome

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Rome by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Cosenza and Rome is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Cosenza and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Rome is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Rome, 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 Rome. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cosenza and Rome. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Rome. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cosenza and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus and Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. run regular bus services between Cosenza and Rome. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6hrs 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 Rome. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Rome. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Rome

Transport options from Cosenza to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 50m
€115($115)
5 times a day582km (362 miles)
Train via Napoli Afragola + 1 similar
3h 35m
€50($50)
every 4 hours502km (312 miles)
Train3h 40m
€48($48)
every 4 hours502km (312 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€30($30)
hourly519km (322 miles)
Bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni7h 25m
€75($75)
4 times a week529km (329 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€78($78)
on demand518km (322 miles)

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Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome