The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Cosenza
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€30
Fastest journey on Sep 17
6 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
6 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 17
16
Distance
429 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Cosenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Cosenza will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 16 buses from Rome to Cosenza, including 13 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 429 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14019:30 AM7h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:40 PMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM7h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:45 AMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM8h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:00 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)€201One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM7h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:45 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)€211One-way0 transfers
Busitalia B03111:45 PM7h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:45 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM6h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:30 AMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM6h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:00 PMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni€261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM6h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:30 PMQuattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni€551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM6h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:40 AMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM6h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:10 PMCosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione)€261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 bus costs an average of €19, while a flight costs an average of €156.
Distance: 429 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €156 Average price | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Cosenza:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Cosenza costing on average €34.
A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Cosenza costing on average €156.
Other travel options to Cosenza take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Live departures
Rome to Cosenza bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Cosenza buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h00 | 6:45 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B031 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h00 | 6:45 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B021+ treno 5660 effettuato con bus RC506 · Regionale 12887 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h42 | 9:27 AM Cosenza Vaglio Lise | 2 transfers | |
110 · 112 | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h30 | 6:20 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 1 transfer | |
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1401 | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h10 | 4:40 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h10 | 5:10 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 0 transfersDirect | |
4411 | 4:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h00 | 3:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h10 | 10:40 PM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h00 | 10:30 PM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 7:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h55 | 2:25 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h45 | 5:45 AM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h00 | 6:00 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 · 110 · 112 | 11:15 PM Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 7h05 | 6:20 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h10 | 5:40 AM Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h00 | 5:30 AM Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Cosenza
Buses from Rome to Cosenza run on average 31 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 429 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 429 km |
Average bus duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Salemi from Rome to CosenzaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Cosenza with FlixBus, Itabus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Salemi for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome to Cosenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Cosenza by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cosenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Busitalia
- People with disabilities or reduced mobility have the right to free transport of their folding wheelchair or mobility aids in the luggage compartment, and assistance dogs and companions travel free of charge if continuous assistance is required.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Busitalia
- Vouchers are issued for cancellations made before departure, which can be used for future purchases within one year.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Busitalia
- One piece of hand luggage (50x30x25 cm, max 10 kg) and one piece of hold luggage (80x50x30 cm, max 20 kg) are included free of charge.
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Busitalia
- An additional hold luggage item (80x50x30 cm, max 20 kg) or special baggage (total volume not exceeding 240 cm, max 30 kg) can be purchased.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Busitalia
- Small pets (cats or small dogs) are allowed free of charge if held and not disturbing other customers
- medium and large dogs require a ticket and must have a muzzle and leash.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rome to Cosenza
Most Rome to Cosenza buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni. Use this guide to compare Rome and Cosenza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Rome station do buses to Cosenza leave from?
Getting to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina from Rome city centre
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina bus station facilities and services
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Getting to Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) from Rome city centre
Getting to Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" from Rome city centre
Getting to Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione) from Cosenza city centre
Getting to Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni from Cosenza city centre
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