The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Cosenza
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$173
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
705 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Cosenza without transferring at least once.
Intercity 583+
Regionale 55858:54 AM14h45Bologna Centrale11:39 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1031One-way1 transfer
Intercity 89469+
InterCityNotte 795+
Regionale 55894:21 PM14h52Bologna Centrale7:13 AMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1131One-way2 transfers
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555+
Regionale 55998:54 AM13h28Bologna Centrale10:22 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1161One-way2 transfers
8143+
Regionale 55853:57 PM7h42Bologna Centrale11:39 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1291One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9607+
Regionale 5655 · Regionale 55938:07 AM8h03Bologna Centrale4:10 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1361One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419+
Regionale 56742:07 PM6h30Bologna Centrale8:37 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$2041One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+
Regionale 618312:07 PM7h02Bologna Centrale7:09 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1401One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
Regionale 554610:27 AM7h10Bologna Centrale5:37 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1401One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+
Intercity 727+
Regionale 55839:37 AM7h30Bologna Centrale5:07 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1501One-way2 transfers
9919+
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
Regionale 55469:57 AM7h40Bologna Centrale5:37 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$1781One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Cosenza
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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 438 miles (705 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Bologna to Cosenza:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Cosenza costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Cosenza costing on average $105 (€86).
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 11h 6m.
The journey is about 52m faster (7h 34m by train vs 8h 26m by car) and roughly $128 (€105) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($105 (€86) vs $234 (€191)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna to Cosenza train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Cosenza trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 5546 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h40 | 5:37 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 6183 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h12 | 7:09 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 6183 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h12 | 7:09 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Regionale 5593 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h13 | 4:10 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale 5546 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h40 | 5:37 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale 5583 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h10 | 5:07 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607+ Regionale 5655 · Regionale 5593 | 8:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h03 | 4:10 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 · FRECCIAROSSA 9604+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 8:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h27 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555+ Regionale 5599 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h28 | 10:22 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 5585 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h45 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale 5583 | 9:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h00 | 5:07 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 727+ Regionale 5583 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h30 | 5:07 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h02 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9919+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 5546 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h40 | 5:37 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9919+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 6183 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h12 | 7:09 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9919+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 6183 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h12 | 7:09 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h27 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 5546 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h10 | 5:37 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h27 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 5674 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h40 | 8:37 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 5599 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h25 | 10:22 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 5599 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h25 | 10:22 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 6183 | 12:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h02 | 7:09 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 12:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h32 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 5599 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h25 | 10:22 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 5585 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h42 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 5585 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h42 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 5585 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h42 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 5585 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h42 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 5599 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h25 | 10:22 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h37 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 5674 | 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h30 | 8:37 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h32 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 · FRECCIAROSSA 8343+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 3 transfers | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 5585 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h57 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 5599 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h40 | 10:22 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 5585 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h57 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h12 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ 8143+ Regionale 5585 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h02 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
8143+ Regionale 5585 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h42 | 11:39 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 89469+ InterCityNotte 795+ Regionale 5589 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 14h52 | 7:13 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959+ Regionale 5550 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 14h12 | 7:37 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661+ InterCityNotte 1959+ Regionale 5550 | 8:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h30 | 7:37 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Cosenza
Trains from Bologna to Cosenza run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 438 miles (705 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 438 miles (705 km) |
Average train duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento from Bologna to Cosenza trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento trains will get you between Bologna and Cosenza from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Cosenza
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Cosenza
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West)
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Via Vaglio Lise
- McDonald's Zumpano
- Da Pako's Street Food
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- Hotel Europa
- Italiana Hotels Cosenza
- Royal Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various destinations in Italy
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
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