How to travel from Rome to Cosenza, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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 CosenzaRome if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train via Napoli Afragola

Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Paola.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others

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Drive

Drive to Cosenza.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Cosenza

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Rome to Cosenza

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Cosenza

Transport options from Rome to Cosenza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 40m
€115($115)
every 3 hours562km (349 miles)
Train via Napoli Afragola + 1 similar
3h 35m
€51($51)
5 times a day502km (312 miles)
Train3h 40m
€48($48)
5 times a day502km (312 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€30($30)
hourly517km (321 miles)
Bus to Quattromiglia Via Pietro Bucci7h 20m
€75($75)
4 times a week531km (330 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€78($78)
on demand518km (322 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