The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Cosenza
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 18 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
705 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Cosenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Cosenza will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 24 buses that leave Bologna for Cosenza on Sun, Nov 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 705 km distance in an average of 11 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest buses will take 11 h 45 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.
2771 · 1401
2771 · 1401
3897 · 1401
3897 · 1401
2495 · 1401
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FlixBus
2125
FlixBusTravel Information
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Cosenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 438 miles (705 km)
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €127 Average price |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Bologna to Cosenza Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Live departures
Bologna to Cosenza bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Cosenza buses for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h15 | 4:40 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
2125 | 1:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h40 | 1:15 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h00 | 4:30 AM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h10 | 4:50 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h55 | 4:35 AM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h35 | 10:15 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h20 | 10:00 AM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h20 | 7:50 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h45 | 10:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h35 | 10:15 AM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h10 | 3:25 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h00 | 3:15 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 1 transfer | |
3897 · 1401 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h00 | 3:15 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
3897 · 1401 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h50 | 3:05 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 1 transfer | |
2495 · 1401 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h25 | 3:15 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
2495 · 1401 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h15 | 3:05 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 1 transfer | |
2771 · 1401 | 2:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h45 | 3:15 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
2771 · 1401 | 2:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h35 | 3:05 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h35 | 4:00 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h45 | 4:10 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h45 | 9:30 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h55 | 9:40 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Cosenza
Buses from Bologna to Cosenza run on average 21 times per day, taking around 11h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 438 miles (705 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 438 miles (705 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Itabus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., TPER spa from Bologna to CosenzaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Cosenza with Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Itabus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., TPER spa for as low as $22 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Marino Autolinee
Itabus
FlixBus
Infobus
Busitalia
Autoservizi Salemi
BlaBlaCar
Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l.
TPER spa
FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Cosenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
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- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 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
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Cosenza
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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