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Antiquarium di Scalea
Local antiquarium focused on archaeological finds from the Riviera dei Cedri, useful for context before exploring Scalea and nearby sites.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cosenza to Scalea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cosenza to Scalea will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 52 trains that leave Cosenza for Scalea on Tue, Aug 04, 8 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 trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
Regionale 5638
Regionale 5584
Regionale 5654
Regionale 5594
Regionale 5588
Regionale 5578
Regionale 6172+
Intercity 552
Regionale 5654
Regionale 5594
Regionale 21982+
Intercity 556Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cosenza to Scalea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$8 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Cosenza to Scalea:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cosenza to Scalea costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Cosenza to Scalea trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:46 PM Cosenza | 1h13 | 8:59 PM Scalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Regionale 5578 | 5:58 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h06 | 7:04 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5594 | 6:15 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h14 | 7:29 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 7376+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 6:23 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h19 | 7:42 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus F642 · Regionale 5554+ Intercity 550 | 7:10 AM Cosenza Campanella | 1h38 | 8:48 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus F642 · Regionale 5554+ Intercity 550 | 7:11 AM Cosenza Monaco | 1h37 | 8:48 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5554+ Intercity 550 | 7:23 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h25 | 8:48 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FC506 · Regionale 5638 | 8:16 AM Cosenza Campanella | 1h30 | 9:46 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FC506 · Regionale 5638 | 8:17 AM Cosenza Monaco | 1h29 | 9:46 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5638 | 8:23 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h23 | 9:46 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus CC3 · Regionale 6172+ Intercity 552 | 8:53 AM Cosenza Campanella | 1h36 | 10:29 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus CC3 · Regionale 6172+ Intercity 552 | 8:54 AM Cosenza Monaco | 1h35 | 10:29 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 6172+ Intercity 552 | 9:23 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h06 | 10:29 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21794+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642 · FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 9:46 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2h25 | 12:11 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692 · Regionale 5596 | 10:17 AM Cosenza Campanella | 2h15 | 12:32 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus CC5 · Regionale 5692 · Regionale 5596 | 10:18 AM Cosenza Monaco | 2h14 | 12:32 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FC152 · Regionale 21982+ Intercity 556 | 10:47 AM Cosenza Campanella | 1h53 | 12:40 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FC152 · Regionale 21982 · Regionale 5338 | 10:47 AM Cosenza Campanella | 2h36 | 1:23 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FC152 · Regionale 21982 · Regionale 5338 | 10:48 AM Cosenza Monaco | 2h35 | 1:23 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FC152 · Regionale 21982+ Intercity 556 | 10:48 AM Cosenza Monaco | 1h52 | 12:40 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5692 · Regionale 5596 | 10:50 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h42 | 12:32 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21982+ Intercity 556 | 11:23 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h17 | 12:40 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22036 · Regionale 5338 | 11:50 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h33 | 1:23 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FC154 · Regionale 5562 · Regionale 5336 | 11:53 AM Cosenza Campanella | 2h36 | 2:29 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FC154 · Regionale 5562 · Regionale 5336 | 11:54 AM Cosenza Monaco | 2h35 | 2:29 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5562 · Regionale 5336 | 12:23 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2h06 | 2:29 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus CC10 · Regionale 5588 | 1:29 PM Cosenza Campanella | 1h47 | 3:16 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus CC10 · Regionale 5588 | 1:30 PM Cosenza Monaco | 1h46 | 3:16 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5588 | 1:53 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h23 | 3:16 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus F516 · Regionale 5584 | 2:17 PM Cosenza Campanella | 1h58 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus F516 · Regionale 5584 | 2:18 PM Cosenza Monaco | 1h57 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5584 | 2:53 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h22 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus F518 · Regionale 5640 · Regionale 5648 | 3:12 PM Cosenza Campanella | 2h07 | 5:19 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus F518 · Regionale 5640+ FRECCIAROSSA 8868 | 3:12 PM Cosenza Campanella | 1h37 | 4:49 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus F518 · Regionale 5640+ FRECCIAROSSA 8868 | 3:13 PM Cosenza Monaco | 1h36 | 4:49 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus F518 · Regionale 5640 · Regionale 5648 | 3:13 PM Cosenza Monaco | 2h06 | 5:19 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5640+ FRECCIAROSSA 8868 | 3:23 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h26 | 4:49 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5640 · Regionale 5648 | 3:23 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h56 | 5:19 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus F520 · Regionale 22040+ Intercity 560 | 4:11 PM Cosenza Campanella | 1h33 | 5:44 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus F520 · Regionale 22040+ Intercity 560 | 4:12 PM Cosenza Monaco | 1h32 | 5:44 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22040+ Intercity 560 | 4:23 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h21 | 5:44 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus F5220 · Regionale 5652 | 4:42 PM Cosenza Campanella | 1h33 | 6:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus F5220 · Regionale 5652 | 4:43 PM Cosenza Monaco | 1h32 | 6:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5652 | 4:53 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h22 | 6:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus F524 · Regionale 5558 · Regionale 5650 | 5:12 PM Cosenza Campanella | 1h58 | 7:10 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus F524 · Regionale 5558 · Regionale 5650 | 5:13 PM Cosenza Monaco | 1h57 | 7:10 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5558 · Regionale 5650 | 5:23 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h47 | 7:10 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FC170 · Regionale 5590 | 6:20 PM Cosenza Campanella | 1h50 | 8:10 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FC170 · Regionale 5590 | 6:21 PM Cosenza Monaco | 1h49 | 8:10 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5590 | 6:53 PM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 1h17 | 8:10 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cosenza to Scalea run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Scalea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Scalea trip today.
Local antiquarium focused on archaeological finds from the Riviera dei Cedri, useful for context before exploring Scalea and nearby sites.
Museum in nearby Aieta inside a noble palace, known for regional history and an atmospheric setting in a beautiful historic village.
Cedro Museum in nearby Santa Maria del Cedro explains the area's signature fruit and its cultural importance beyond agriculture.
Scalea's atmospheric historic quarter of stone lanes, stairways, and viewpoints, essential for experiencing the town's medieval character.
Main seafront promenade popular for walking, sea views, and easy access to the beach, especially lively in summer evenings.
Central square and social hub surrounded by everyday town life, useful as a meeting point and a base for exploring nearby streets.
Spicy spreadable pork sausage from nearby Calabria, often served on bread or with local cheese. It is one of the region’s most iconic flavors.
Braided fresh cheese typical of Calabria, made from cow’s milk and often eaten plain or grilled. It is prized for its delicate, milky flavor.
Swordfish cooked simply, often grilled with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Popular on the Tyrrhenian coast, it reflects Scalea’s seaside food culture.
Established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish dishes and a polished coastal setting. Good choice for a more refined dinner in Scalea.
Well-known local pizzeria and casual restaurant serving pizzas and Calabrian staples in a relaxed atmosphere popular with residents and visitors.
Seafood-focused dining with traditional southern Italian flavors and an easygoing setting. Suitable for trying local fish near the coast.
Generally cheaper than major Italian resorts. Rooms, casual dining, and local trains are fairly affordable, while peak summer stays and seafront restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cosenza to Scalea by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scalea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cosenza to Scalea trains use the Cosenza Vaglio Lise to Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao station pair. Use this guide to compare Cosenza and Scalea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cosenza Vaglio Lise is 1 km from Cosenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Cosenza Vaglio Lise has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: McDonald's Zumpano, Da Pako's Street Food
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Ticket office support is available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cosenza Vaglio Lise: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa, Italiana Hotels Cosenza, Royal Hotel.
Cosenza Monaco has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Cosenza Monaco.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cosenza Monaco.
Cosenza Campanella is 1 km from Cosenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Cosenza Campanella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and ATM.
Food and drink options are available at Cosenza Campanella.
ATMs are available at Cosenza Campanella.
Available at Cosenza Campanella: Parking.
Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao.
Ticket office support is available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Elevators.
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