How to travel from Lake Como to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Cosenza is around 1,056km (656 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lake Como to Cosenza by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CosenzaLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale then Napoli Afragola and then to Paola.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,131km (703 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Cosenza by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Lake Como and Cosenza is around 1,056km (656 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 938km (583 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Lake Como and Cosenza by ferry, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Cosenza is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecco then take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Cosenza. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. run regular bus services between Lake Como and Cosenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Cosenza. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Lake Como and Cosenza. The distance is around 1,131km (703 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Cosenza is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Cosenza

Transport options from Lake Como to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
5h 45m
€235($235)
3 times a week1,147km (713 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 25m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,056km (656 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus4h 50m
€95($95)
every 3 hours1,118km (694 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€145($145)
every 3 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train, plane and bus5h 50m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,303km (810 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€73($73)
twice daily1,170km (727 miles)
Ferry and Train
9h 5m
€100($100)
every 4 hours1,151km (715 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€170($170)
on demand1,131km (703 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