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Compare train and bus for Cosenza to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cosenza to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 366 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of DKK 366, while a bus costs an average of DKK 394.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 366 Average price Cheapest | DKK 394 Average price | DKK 318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cosenza to Palermo
Compare the available ways to get from Cosenza to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cosenza to Palermo:
A train is DKK 28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cosenza to Palermo costing on average DKK 394.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
Tickets start at around DKK 366 compared to roughly DKK 318 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 48. The journey takes 6h 58m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cosenza to Palermo
How to get from Cosenza to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cosenza to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:05 AM 9h15 Cosenza 5:20 PM Palermo DKK 311 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 9h15 Cosenza 5:20 PM Palermo DKK 311 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:05 AM 9h15 Cosenza 5:20 PM Palermo DKK 311 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cosenza to Palermo:
A train is DKK 28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cosenza to Palermo costing on average DKK 394.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cosenza and Palermo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cosenza Vaglio Lise and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus, OneBus, Salemi to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, OneBus, Salemi.
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