- 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 on Sep 05
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$32
Fastest journey on Sep 05
4 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
4 h 7 m
Buses on Sep 05
14
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Cosenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Cosenza will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 14 buses from Bari to Cosenza, including 12 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 207 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 4 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Cosenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Cosenza:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Cosenza costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $59 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€28). The journey takes 4h 30m versus 3h 0m 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.
Direct services are operated by Intersaj, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:51PM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 09:51PM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 8h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Cosenza buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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01 | 1:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h20 | 5:50 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 | 1:34 PM Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) | 4h16 | 5:50 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 4h45 | 6:45 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h15 | 6:45 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h10 | 6:45 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 5h45 | 8:20 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 4h50 | 8:20 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h20 | 8:20 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 B | 6:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 3h51 | 9:51 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 B | 6:03 PM Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) | 3h48 | 9:51 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4411 | 10:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h30 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BUS LP981+ Regionale 5550 · Autobus F649 | 11:00 PM Bari Centrale | 8h51 | 7:51 AM Cosenza Monaco | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP981+ Regionale 5550 · Autobus F649 | 11:00 PM Bari Centrale | 8h52 | 7:52 AM Cosenza Campanella | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP981+ Regionale 6726 · Regionale 12883 | 11:00 PM Bari Centrale | 8h33 | 7:33 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP981+ Regionale 5550 | 11:00 PM Bari Centrale | 8h37 | 7:37 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h05 | 11:35 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4403 | 8:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h25 | 1:20 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h45 | 1:55 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 C | 9:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 C | 9:34 AM Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) | 4h16 | 1:50 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bari to Cosenza run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
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 Bari 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 Bari to Cosenza buses use the Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) 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 Bari and Cosenza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico). ATMs are available at Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico).
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico).
Available at Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico): Basic accessibility with ramps available.
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła.
Available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Elevators, ramps.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Ramps.
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