The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cosenza to Palermo
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cosenza to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cosenza to Palermo will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cosenza for Palermo every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 284 km distance in an average of 9 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and train for Cosenza to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cosenza to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 284 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cosenza to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cosenza to Palermo coaches for today, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:25 Cosenza | 15h00 | 13:25 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 7 March | |||||
FlixBus | 06:40 Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 9h15 | 15:55 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:55 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 9h00 | 15:55 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Cosenza to Palermo coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Autoservizi Salemi?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Autoservizi Salemi, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Itabus to find the best option for your trip from Cosenza to Palermo.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cosenza to Palermo
Buses from Cosenza to Palermo run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:21, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 284 km distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 284 km |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 04:21 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar from Cosenza to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Cosenza to Palermo with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cosenza to Palermo coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cosenza to Palermo by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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