What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cosenza?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cosenza is to bus via Rende - Quattromiglia-Via G. Marconi n.c.81 which costs €19 - €29 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Cosenza?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Cosenza is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Cosenza?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo and arriving at Cosenza. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Cosenza?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Cosenza. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Cosenza via Palermo Centrale and Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Palermo to Cosenza?

The distance between Palermo and Cosenza is 416 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Cosenza without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cosenza without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Cosenza?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Palermo to Cosenza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cosenza bus from?

Palermo to Cosenza bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cosenza train from?

Palermo to Cosenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Cosenza?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cosenza is to bus via Rende - Quattromiglia-Via G. Marconi n.c.81 which takes 7h and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Palermo to Cosenza bus arrive?

Palermo to Cosenza bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi station.

Where does the Palermo to Cosenza train arrive?

Palermo to Cosenza train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paola station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Cosenza?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Cosenza?

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Where can I stay near Cosenza?

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Palermo to Cosenza - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Cosenza by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, taxi, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paolatrain Fr
6h 17m
Bus via Rende - Quattromiglia-Via G. Marconi n.c.81
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus
7h
€20–28
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Cosenzacar
4h 48m
€83–128
Fly from Palermo Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane PMO - SUF
2. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Cosenzataxi
5h 41m
€199–406
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
8h 13m
€44–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
8h 45m
€35–65
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane TPS - SUF
3. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Cosenzataxi
7h 22m
€222–629

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi once daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Paola 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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