- Must visit
Galleria Nazionale di Cosenza
Contemporary art museum spread through Palazzo Arnone. It is the city's leading gallery for modern and temporary exhibitions in a noble setting.
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Cosenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Cosenza will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ancona for Cosenza on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 529 km distance in an average of 14 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 25 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 14 h 25 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Cosenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration Fastest 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Cosenza:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Cosenza costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 16h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 16h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 15h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 13h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 12h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 12h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 11h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 04:26PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 04:34PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 10h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 12h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Cosenza buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ 4411 | 10:34 AM Ancona station | 16h51 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603+ 4411 | 10:39 AM Ancona station | 16h46 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ 4411 | 11:34 AM Ancona station | 15h51 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4213 · Regionale 19777 · Regionale 19993+ 4411 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 15h40 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 605+ 4411 | 12:26 PM Ancona station | 14h59 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ 4411 | 1:37 PM Ancona station | 13h48 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607+ 4411 | 2:26 PM Ancona station | 12h59 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ 4411 | 2:37 PM Ancona station | 12h48 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ 4411 | 3:37 PM Ancona station | 11h48 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ 4411 | 4:26 PM Ancona station | 10h59 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ 4411 | 4:34 PM Ancona station | 10h51 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 10h00 | 2:55 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP42 · Regionale Veloce 4157+ Busitalia B031 | 6:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 12h37 | 6:45 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 7:15 AM Ancona | 14h25 | 9:40 PM Cosenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ancona to Cosenza run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 13h 40m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 13h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Cosenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cosenza trip today.
Contemporary art museum spread through Palazzo Arnone. It is the city's leading gallery for modern and temporary exhibitions in a noble setting.
Open-air museum of sculptures by major international artists along the pedestrian core. It blends public art with everyday city life.
Museum dedicated to Brettii and Enotri peoples, with archaeology from prehistory to Roman times. Essential for understanding Calabria's ancient roots.
Main pedestrian boulevard lined with shops, public art, and local life. It is the most popular walking street in modern Cosenza.
Historic old town of steep lanes, noble palaces, and centuries-old churches. It offers the richest atmosphere for exploring Cosenza's past.
Large central square near the theater and civic buildings. It is a useful orientation point and a lively place for city views and events.
Spicy spreadable pork salami from Calabria, often enjoyed on bread. It is one of the region’s signature foods and reflects local chili-loving traditions.
Thick handmade pasta from Cosenza, usually served with rich meat ragù or tomato sauce. It is a classic homemade dish in local family cooking.
Potatoes baked with onions, tomatoes, peppers, breadcrumbs, and oregano. This rustic Calabrian side dish is a staple of home kitchens and village feasts.
Refined Calabrian dining with seasonal ingredients and polished presentation. Suitable for a more upscale meal in Cosenza.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Calabrian classics in a warm, rustic setting. Good choice for local pasta and regional flavors.
Established casual venue focused on southern Italian and Calabrian dishes. Relaxed atmosphere and reliable local cooking.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Milan, and local buses keep daily costs manageable for most travelers.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is fine at cafes.
Official public transport app
Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) -> Piazza Bilotti, Cosenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Cosenza by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cosenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ancona to Cosenza buses use the Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 to Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Cosenza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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