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.
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 Cosenza → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola.
Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro.
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Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Cosenza.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 971km (604 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 25m | €42($42) | every 4 hours | 415km (258 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €34($34) | every 20 mins | 434km (269 miles) |
Bus via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione | 8h 25m | €34($34) | 5 times a week | 459km (285 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 35m | €65($65) | hourly | 413km (256 miles) |
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
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Ego Airways
The following major airports near Cosenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.