How to travel from L'Aquila to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Cosenza is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Cosenza 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 CosenzaL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Terni, Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Paola.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus

Take the bus to Caserta and then to Cosenza.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance525km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Cosenza by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between L'Aquila and Cosenza is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (258 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from L'Aquila and Cosenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Cosenza is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Cosenza. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni, Roma Termini, Napoli Afragola and Paola. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Cosenza. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 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 L'Aquila and Cosenza. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caserta. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Cosenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Cosenza is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Cosenza. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 L'Aquila and Cosenza. The distance is around 525km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Cosenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Transport options from L'Aquila to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 10m
€120($120)
3 times a week676km (420 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€61($61)
every 3 hours696km (432 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€34($34)
twice daily542km (337 miles)
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking8h 50m
€40($40)
once daily546km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€95($95)
on demand525km (326 miles)

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Airports near Cosenza

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

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Cosenza
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (130 miles) from Cosenza
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Cosenza