The distance between Rome and Cosenza is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Rome to Cosenza by train, bus, 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 → Rome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.
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Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Paola.
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Take the bus to Cosenza.
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There are several options for getting from Rome to Cosenza by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Rome and Cosenza is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Rome and Cosenza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Cosenza is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Cosenza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Cosenza. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Cosenza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Cosenza. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Rome and Cosenza. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Cosenza with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 6hrs.
FlixBus and Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. run regular bus services between Rome and Cosenza. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Cosenza. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Rome and Cosenza. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Cosenza is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 2h 40m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 562km (349 miles) |
Train via Napoli Afragola + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €51($51) | 5 times a day | 502km (312 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | €48($48) | 5 times a day | 502km (312 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €30($30) | hourly | 517km (321 miles) |
Bus to Quattromiglia Via Pietro Bucci | 7h 20m | €75($75) | 4 times a week | 531km (330 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | €78($78) | on demand | 518km (322 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cosenza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.