There are 4 ways to get from Cosenza to Basilicata by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cosenza to Lagonegrobus N1553
- Take the bus from Lagonegro Sud Bivio to Potenza Via Cavourbus 5
4h 49m€14–25Bus via Praia a Mare
cheapest- Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Tortora Lido Istituto Turisticobus 7
- Take the bus from Lagonegro to Potenza - Cavourbus 400
6h 46m€12–20Train
- Take the train from Paola to Salernotrain Ic
- Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
5h 48m€24–100Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Cosenza to Potenzacar 216.6 km
2h 25m€34–49
Cosenza to Basilicata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cosenza to Basilicata is to bus via Praia a Mare which costs €12 - €20 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cosenza to Basilicata is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cosenza to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Cosenza and arriving at Potenza Via Cavour via Lagonegro Sud Bivio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cosenza to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Cosenza and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Paola and Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Cosenza and Basilicata is 239 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.
The best way to get from Cosenza to Basilicata without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €14 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cosenza to Basilicata, including transfers.
Cosenza to Basilicata bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cosenza station.
Cosenza to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Paola station.
The best way to get from Cosenza to Basilicata is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €14 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €100 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Cosenza, Italy and Basilicata, Italy?
You can take a bus from Cosenza to Potenza Via Cavour via Lagonegro and Lagonegro Sud Bivio in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cosenza to Potenza Centrale via Paola and Salerno in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paola to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Salerno to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paola to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Salerno to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Paola to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–50
- Smart Flex
- €40–55
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paola to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Salerno to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cosenza to Lagonegro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0973-21016
- info@slasrl.eu
- Website
- slasrl.eu
Bus from Lagonegro Sud Bivio to Potenza Via Cavour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Schedules at
- slasrl.eu
- Phone
- +39 0984 413001
- info@autoservizipreite.it
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Tortora Lido Istituto Turistico
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Lagonegro to Potenza - Cavour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
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More Questions & Answers
Cosenza to Basilicata bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lagonegro station.
Cosenza to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Salerno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cosenza to Basilicata is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Cosenza to Basilicata.
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