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.
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 Cosenza → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
+ 1 othersTake a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station.
Multiple operators
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Cosenza.
Multiple operators
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Cosenza.
Multiple operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 50m | €18($18) | 5 times a day | 207km (129 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3h 55m | €6($6) | once daily | 208km (129 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 2h 50m | €23($23) | every 4 hours | 197km (122 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 10m | €30($30) | hourly | 183km (114 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Caronte & Tourist
Blue Jet
The following major airports near Cosenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.