How to travel from Positano to Cosenza, Italy

The distance between Positano and Cosenza is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Paola.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno and then to Cosenza Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Cosenza

There are several options for getting from Positano to Cosenza by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Positano and Cosenza is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Positano and Cosenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Cosenza is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Positano and Cosenza. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Positano to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno and Paola. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Positano and Cosenza. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Positano and Cosenza. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi and Salerno. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Sita Sud, Itabus and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Positano and Cosenza. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the train to Paola. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Positano and Cosenza. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Cosenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Cosenza

Transport options from Positano to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€100($100)
5 times a day285km (177 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€73($73)
4 times a day302km (188 miles)
Bus via Salerno5h 40m
€4($4)
once daily308km (191 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€45($45)
on demand298km (185 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