How to travel from Messina to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Messina and Cosenza is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Cosenza by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Cosenza.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Messina to Cosenza by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Messina and Cosenza is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Messina and Cosenza by bus.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Cosenza is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Cosenza is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Cosenza. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Cosenza. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Cosenza. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Cosenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 50m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Messina and Cosenza. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. instead which will take 2h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Messina to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Cosenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Messina to Cosenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Cosenza

Transport options from Messina to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 50m
€18($18)
5 times a day207km (129 miles)
Ferry and Bus
3h 55m
€6($6)
once daily208km (129 miles)
Ferry and Train
2h 50m
€23($23)
every 4 hours197km (122 miles)
Ferry and Car
2h 10m
€30($30)
hourly183km (114 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Cosenza

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Train operators

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