How to travel from Parma to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Parma and Cosenza is around 896km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Parma to Cosenza by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Milan Parma (PMF) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Paola.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance948km (589 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Parma to Cosenza by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Parma and Cosenza is around 896km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (487 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Parma and Cosenza by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Cosenza is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Cosenza. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Parma to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Paola. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Parma and Cosenza. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7hrs, 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 Parma and Cosenza. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Parma and Cosenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 11h 50m.

Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Parma and Cosenza. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Cosenza. We recommend that you fly from Milan Parma (PMF) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Parma and Cosenza. The distance is around 948km (589 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Cosenza is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Cosenza

Transport options from Parma to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
2h 45m
€175($175)
every 3 hours896km (556 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 35m
€130($130)
every 4 hours912km (567 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus3h 45m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,125km (699 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus3h 55m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,163km (722 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 50m
€125($125)
every 4 hours1,129km (701 miles)
Train
7hrs
€88($88)
4 times a day942km (585 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 50m
€95($95)
twice daily994km (618 miles)
Bus to Tarsia Strada Statale 1912h 10m
€100($100)
6 times a week994km (618 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€145($145)
on demand948km (589 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