The distance between Potenza and Cosenza is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Potenza to Cosenza by bus, 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 → Potenza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station.
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Take the train to Metaponto and then to Cosenza.
There are several options for getting from Potenza to Cosenza by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Potenza and Cosenza is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Potenza and Cosenza by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Potenza to Cosenza is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Cosenza. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Metaponto. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Cosenza. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Potenza and Cosenza. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Potenza and Cosenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 3hrs.
Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Potenza and Cosenza. Buses run once a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Cosenza. We recommend that you take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Potenza and Cosenza. The distance is around 218km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Cosenza is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | €26($26) | once a week | 217km (135 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | €21($21) | twice a week | 250km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €40($40) | on demand | 218km (136 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cosenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.