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Museo del Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
Museum at the sanctuary presenting the life, devotion, and legacy of Saint Francis of Paola through religious objects and exhibits.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£3
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£4
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
21 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
21 m
Trains on 20 Oct
59
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cosenza to Paola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cosenza to Paola will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 59 trains from Cosenza to Paola, including 23 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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.
Regionale 5652
Regionale 5556
Regionale 5588
Regionale 5642
Regionale 5574
Regionale 5588
Regionale 5578
Regionale 5566
Regionale 5584
Regionale 5652Trains from Cosenza to Paola run on average 17 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 19m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 4:23 |
Last train 23:18 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Cosenza to Paola trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5642 | 5:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 5:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5578 | 5:58 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h21 | 6:19 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5594 | 6:13 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h23 | 6:36 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5496 | 6:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 6:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus F642 · Regionale 5554 | 7:10 Cosenza Campanella | 0h37 | 7:47 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F642 · Regionale 5554 | 7:11 Cosenza Monaco | 0h36 | 7:47 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5554 | 7:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h24 | 7:47 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus FC506 · Regionale 5638 | 8:16 Cosenza Campanella | 0h29 | 8:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC506 · Regionale 5638 | 8:17 Cosenza Monaco | 0h28 | 8:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5638 | 8:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 8:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus CC3 · Regionale 5556 | 8:53 Cosenza Campanella | 0h52 | 9:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus CC3 · Regionale 5556 | 8:54 Cosenza Monaco | 0h51 | 9:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5556 | 9:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 9:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus FC150 · Regionale 21794 | 9:36 Cosenza Campanella | 0h32 | 10:08 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC150 · Regionale 21794 | 9:37 Cosenza Monaco | 0h31 | 10:08 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 21794 | 9:46 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 10:08 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692 | 10:17 Cosenza Campanella | 0h55 | 11:12 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692 | 10:18 Cosenza Monaco | 0h54 | 11:12 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC152 · Regionale 21982 | 10:47 Cosenza Campanella | 0h58 | 11:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC152 · Regionale 21982 | 10:48 Cosenza Monaco | 0h57 | 11:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5692 | 10:50 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 11:12 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 21982 | 11:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 11:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22036 | 11:50 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h23 | 12:13 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus FC154 · Regionale 5562 | 11:53 Cosenza Campanella | 0h54 | 12:47 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC154 · Regionale 5562 | 11:54 Cosenza Monaco | 0h53 | 12:47 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5562 | 12:25 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 12:47 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus CC9 · Regionale 5566 | 13:04 Cosenza Campanella | 0h40 | 13:44 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus CC9 · Regionale 5566 | 13:05 Cosenza Monaco | 0h39 | 13:44 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5566 | 13:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h21 | 13:44 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus CC10 · Regionale 5588 | 13:29 Cosenza Campanella | 0h45 | 14:14 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus CC10 · Regionale 5588 | 13:30 Cosenza Monaco | 0h44 | 14:14 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5588 | 13:53 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h21 | 14:14 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus F658 · Regionale 5568 | 13:53 Cosenza Campanella | 0h52 | 14:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F658 · Regionale 5568 | 13:54 Cosenza Monaco | 0h51 | 14:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F516 · Regionale 5584 | 14:17 Cosenza Campanella | 0h57 | 15:14 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F516 · Regionale 5584 | 14:18 Cosenza Monaco | 0h56 | 15:14 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5568 | 14:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 14:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5584 | 14:53 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h21 | 15:14 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus F518 · Regionale 5640 | 15:12 Cosenza Campanella | 0h36 | 15:48 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F518 · Regionale 5640 | 15:13 Cosenza Monaco | 0h35 | 15:48 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5640 | 15:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h25 | 15:48 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus F520 · Regionale 5572 | 16:11 Cosenza Campanella | 0h34 | 16:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F520 · Regionale 5572 | 16:12 Cosenza Monaco | 0h33 | 16:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5572 | 16:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 16:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus F5220 · Regionale 5652 | 16:42 Cosenza Campanella | 0h33 | 17:15 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F5220 · Regionale 5652 | 16:43 Cosenza Monaco | 0h32 | 17:15 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5652 | 16:53 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 17:15 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus F524 · Regionale 5558 | 17:12 Cosenza Campanella | 0h33 | 17:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F524 · Regionale 5558 | 17:13 Cosenza Monaco | 0h32 | 17:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5558 | 17:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 17:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus FC426 · Regionale 5574 | 18:01 Cosenza Campanella | 0h44 | 18:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC426 · Regionale 5574 | 18:02 Cosenza Monaco | 0h43 | 18:45 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC170 · Regionale 5590 | 18:20 Cosenza Campanella | 0h55 | 19:15 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus FC170 · Regionale 5590 | 18:21 Cosenza Monaco | 0h54 | 19:15 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5574 | 18:23 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 18:45 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5590 | 18:53 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 19:15 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus F674 · Regionale 5654 | 20:12 Cosenza Campanella | 0h56 | 21:08 Paola station | 1 change | |
Autobus F674 · Regionale 5654 | 20:13 Cosenza Monaco | 0h55 | 21:08 Paola station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5654 | 20:46 Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 0h22 | 21:08 Paola station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum at the sanctuary presenting the life, devotion, and legacy of Saint Francis of Paola through religious objects and exhibits.
Civic museum space used for local history and cultural displays, useful for visitors wanting context on Paola beyond the sanctuary.
Small cultural venue hosting temporary exhibitions and artistic events, offering a local perspective on Paola’s contemporary scene.
Historic centre area with narrow streets, churches, and local character, ideal for discovering the town’s older urban fabric on foot.
Central square for strolling and people-watching, surrounded by everyday town life and useful as a starting point for exploring Paola.
Seafront promenade popular for walks, sunset views, and a relaxed look at Paola’s Tyrrhenian coastline and beach atmosphere.
Spicy spreadable pork sausage flavoured with Calabrian chillies. It is a hallmark of the region and commonly eaten on bread or with pasta.
Sun-dried figs often filled with almonds or citrus peel and baked. They are a classic Calabrian sweet linked to local fig-growing traditions.
Braided ring bread seasoned with olive oil, often with fennel seeds or black pepper. It is a traditional Calabrian bakery staple, especially at festivals.
Traditional seafood and Calabrian dishes in a relaxed setting near the coast. A reliable choice for local flavours and generous portions.
Established restaurant focused on fish and southern Italian cooking, with a smart but unfussy atmosphere suitable for lunch or dinner.
Casual pizzeria and restaurant serving pizzas and classic Calabrian plates. Good for an easy meal with local specialities.
Paola is budget-friendly for Italy, with lower hotel and dining prices than major tourist cities and modest local transport costs.
Service is often included or informal. Round up in cafés, leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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The most popular day trips by train from Paola are Cosenza, Scalea, Amantea, Lamezia Terme and Tropea. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Paola on Omio.

Cosenza is a historic Calabrian city with a medieval old town and a more modern centre below. It is known for its Norman-Swabian castle, cultural life and riverside setting where the Crati and Busento meet.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 19m.

Scalea is a coastal town in Calabria, known for its long beaches and hillside old quarter overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. It combines a relaxed seaside atmosphere with narrow historic streets and views across the Riviera dei Cedri.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 25m.

Amantea is a coastal town in Calabria, known for its hillside old quarter, castle ruins and long beach. It feels relaxed and lived-in, with sea views and everyday Italian life at the centre.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 12m.

Lamezia Terme is a modern Calabrian city known for its airport, thermal springs and access to the Tyrrhenian coast. Its three historic centres, local markets and castle above Nicastro give it a practical, lived-in southern Italian character.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 26m.

Tropea is a clifftop Calabrian town known for clear water, sandy beaches and a historic centre above the sea. It is shaped by narrow lanes, sea views and the local fame of the red onion of Tropea.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 13m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cosenza to Paola by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cosenza to Paola trains use the Cosenza Vaglio Lise to Paola station pair. Use this guide to compare Cosenza and Paola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cosenza Vaglio Lise is 1 km from Cosenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Cosenza Vaglio Lise has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: McDonald's Zumpano, Da Pako's Street Food
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa, Italiana Hotels Cosenza, Royal Hotel.
Stazione di Cosenza Casali is 2 km from Cosenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Stazione di Cosenza Casali has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stazione di Cosenza Casali.
Available at Stazione di Cosenza Casali: Parking.
Available at Stazione di Cosenza Casali: Bike Parking.
Paola has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Piazzetta, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Paola. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Paola. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paola: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Blumentag, Hotel Sant'Agostino, Hotel Alhambra.
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