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Compare bus and train for Cosenza to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cosenza to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 27, while a flight costs an average of CHF 128.
Distance: 556 miles (896 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 74 Average price | CHF 27 Average price Cheapest | CHF 128 Average price | CHF 238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Cosenza to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from Cosenza to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cosenza to Milan:
A train is CHF 47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cosenza to Milan costing on average CHF 74.
A train is CHF 101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cosenza to Milan costing on average CHF 128.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
Tickets start at around CHF 74 compared to roughly CHF 238 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 165. The journey takes 14h 56m versus 10h 32m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Cosenza to Milan
How to get from Cosenza to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cosenza to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1402 · 249412:30 PM 18h25 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano CHF 30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
1402 · 249412:30 PM 18h25 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano CHF 30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 5566+
FRECCIAROSSA 96581:23 PM 7h37 Cosenza Vaglio Lise 9:00 PM Milan Centrale CHF 86 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 12870+
Intercity 562+
InterCityNotte 7583:39 PM 15h26 Cosenza Vaglio Lise 7:05 AM Milan Centrale CHF 66 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 5584+
InterCityNotte 7982:53 PM 16h49 Cosenza Vaglio Lise 7:42 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi CHF 67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 5572+
Intercity 560+
InterCityNotte 7984:23 PM 15h19 Cosenza Vaglio Lise 7:42 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi CHF 72 1 One-way 2 transfers
1402 · 382812:30 PM 17h10 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) 5:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano CHF 32 1 One-way 1 transfer
1402 · 389812:30 PM 17h40 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) 6:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano CHF 40 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM 18h00 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) 5:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano CHF 49 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus+
U235288:05 AM 14h45 Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) 10:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport CHF 113 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cosenza to Milan:
A train is CHF 47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cosenza to Milan costing on average CHF 74.
A train is CHF 101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cosenza to Milan costing on average CHF 128.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cosenza and Milan as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lamezia Terme Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cosenza Vaglio Lise and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Busitalia, Salemi to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Milan by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Busitalia.
- 5 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet.
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