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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Cosenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Cosenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Florence to Cosenza
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Cosenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Cosenza:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Cosenza costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€50) compared to roughly $200 (€168) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $141 (€119). The journey takes 10h 21m versus 7h 23m 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 Florence to Cosenza
How to get from Florence to Cosenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Cosenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:05 AM10h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo10:05 AMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:05 AM10h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo10:05 AMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 8519+
Regionale 65934:33 PM5h49Florence Santa Maria Novella10:22 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$731One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FRECCIAROSSA 9515+
8143+Regionale 55859:14 AM14h25Florence Santa Maria Novella11:39 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$571One-way2 transfers - FRECCIAROSSA 9515+Regionale 55839:14 AM7h53Florence Santa Maria Novella5:07 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$581One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 4019+
Intercity 583+Metropolitano 21489+81439:28 AM14h11Florence Santa Maria Novella11:39 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$651One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 AM10h15Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo10:20 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:40 AM10h25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:05 AMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:40 AM10h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:20 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$251One-way0 transfers
AZ1676 · AZ1617+FlixBus6:25 AM12h20Florence Peretola Airport6:45 PMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$3071One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Cosenza:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Cosenza costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Cosenza as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Cosenza Vaglio Lise.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione).
- Travel with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Salemi to go to Cosenza by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Cosenza by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Busitalia, Itabus.
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