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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Cosenza
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Cosenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $288.
Distance: 266 miles (429 km)
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$35 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rome to Cosenza
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Cosenza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Cosenza:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Cosenza costing on average $35 (€29).
A train is $269 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Cosenza costing on average $288 (€242).
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $127 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92 (€78). The journey takes 6h 49m versus 4h 59m 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 Rome to Cosenza
How to get from Rome to Cosenza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Cosenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
14019:30 AM7h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:40 PMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 14019:30 AM7h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:40 PMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+
Regionale 65936:20 PM4h02Rome Termini10:22 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale 21053 · Regionale 55815:31 AM7h08Rome Termini12:39 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$421One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 21073 · Regionale 55853:36 PM8h03Rome Termini11:39 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$421One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 12849 · Regionale 21407 · Regionale 55838:36 AM8h31Rome Termini5:07 PMCosenza Vaglio Lise$421One-way2 transfers
11:45 PM7h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:45 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$261One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:00 PM7h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:45 AMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM8h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:00 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$291One-way0 transfers
- AZ1617+FlixBus9:25 AM9h20Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:45 PMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)$2911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Cosenza:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Cosenza costing on average $35 (€29).
A train is $269 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Cosenza costing on average $288 (€242).
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 57 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Cosenza as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Cosenza Vaglio Lise.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Cosenza by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Salemi to go to Cosenza by bus.
- Travel with ITA to go to Cosenza by flight.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Busitalia, Salemi.
- 3 direct flights per day with ITA.
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