How to travel from Lecce to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Cosenza is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lecce to Cosenza by 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 CosenzaLecce if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Taranto then Sibari and then to Cosenza.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Cosenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Lecce and Cosenza is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Lecce and Cosenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Cosenza is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Cosenza. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brindisi, Taranto and Sibari. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Cosenza. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Lecce and Cosenza. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Cosenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 25m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Lecce and Cosenza. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Lecce and Cosenza. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Cosenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Lecce to Cosenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Cosenza

Transport options from Lecce to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€35($35)
twice daily294km (183 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€28($28)
4 times a day333km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€46($46)
on demand305km (190 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