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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Cosenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £52.
Distance: 705 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£52 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £170 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Cosenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cosenza:
A train is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Cosenza costing on average £52.
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 33m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £170 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £119. The journey takes 12h 3m versus 8h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Cosenza from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Cosenza is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cosenza are Paola, Rende, Amantea, Lamezia Terme and Scalea. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cosenza on Omio.
Paola is a coastal town in Calabria known for the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola, a major pilgrimage site. Its old streets and Tyrrhenian seafront give it a calm character shaped by religious heritage and daily life by the sea.
Rende, next to Cosenza in Calabria, is best known for the University of Calabria and its lively student feel. Modern neighbourhoods sit below an older hilltop centre with historic streets and broad valley views.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Cosenza easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Cosenza.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cosenza:
A train is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Cosenza costing on average £52.
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 33m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Cosenza as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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