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How to get fromCosenza to Cataniaby bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cosenza to Catania by bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cosenza to Cataniabus bus N596 / ...
    4h 55m
    €17–40

  2. Bus via Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi- Staz.Serv.ERG

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Catania Centralebus bus
    5h 55m
    €14–21

  3. Train, ferry via Paola

    1. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    5h 23m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cosenza to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    3h 21m
    €61–96

  5. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Cosenza to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    5h 27m

Cosenza to Catania by bus

Calendar31Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Cosenza, Italy and Catania, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Cosenza to Catania 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route twice daily.

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