The average train between Basel and Cosenza takes 16h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cosenza. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Cosenza. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cosenza at 5:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 16h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cosenza. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Cosenza station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
Basel to Cosenza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Cosenza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paola station.
Book your Basel to Cosenza train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Basel and Cosenza is 1,153.8 km. The road distance is 1,386 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cosenza via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Paola in around 13h 41m.