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Compare train and bus for Palermo to Cosenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Cosenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Palermo to Cosenza by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Palermo to Cosenza is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Cosenza:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Cosenza costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Cosenza as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Cosenza Vaglio Lise.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione).
- Travel with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cosenza by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Trenitalia to go to Cosenza by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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