How to travel from Palermo to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Cosenza is around 413km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palermo to Cosenza by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Cosenza by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Palermo and Cosenza is around 413km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Palermo and Cosenza by bus.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Cosenza is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Cosenza is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Cosenza. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Cosenza. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina Piazza della Repubblica. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Itabus run regular bus services between Palermo and Cosenza. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Cosenza. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Palermo to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Cosenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Palermo to Cosenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Cosenza

Transport options from Palermo to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 5m
€140($140)
every 3 hours971km (604 miles)
Train and Ferry
5h 25m
€42($42)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€34($34)
every 20 mins434km (269 miles)
Bus via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione8h 25m
€34($34)
5 times a week459km (285 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 35m
€65($65)
hourly413km (256 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