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Compare bus and train for Cosenza to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cosenza to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $148.
Distance: 677 miles (1090 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 22m Average total duration 23h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration Fastest 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Cosenza to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cosenza to Zurich:
A train is $98 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cosenza to Zurich costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 22m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $298 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $150. The journey takes 23h 52m versus 13h 1m 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 Zurich
How to get from Cosenza to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cosenza to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:11 PM 23h04 Cosenza 11:15 AM Zurich $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:11 PM 23h04 Cosenza 11:15 AM Zurich $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:11 PM 23h04 Cosenza 11:15 AM Zurich $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:00 PM 27h20 Cosenza 8:20 PM Zurich $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:05 PM 27h55 Cosenza 7:00 PM Zurich $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cosenza to Zurich:
A train is $98 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cosenza to Zurich costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 22m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cosenza and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cosenza Vaglio Lise and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Zurich by train.
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