- Must visit
MAEC - Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca e della Città di Cortona
Cortona’s leading museum displays Etruscan bronzes, funerary finds, and local masterpieces, making it the essential introduction to the town.
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Cortona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Cortona will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Cortona without transferring at least once.
Intercity 597+
Autobus AT280
Intercity 597+
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024
Intercity 597+
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT868
InterCityNotte 765 · InterCityNotte 770+
Autobus AT202
9907+
Regionale Veloce 4073
9955+
Regionale Veloce 4121
9961+
Intercity 599+
Regionale 18795
8143+
Regionale Veloce 4119
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+
Regionale Veloce 4081 · Autobus TM022
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024Trains from Milan to Cortona run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (330 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 205 miles (330 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 11:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Cortona trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale 18745 · Autobus AT776 | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 9:55 AM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale 18745 · Autobus TM006 | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 9:55 AM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4073 | On time 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h51 | 9:31 AM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4075 | On time 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h30 | 11:10 AM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4101 | On time 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h46 | 10:26 AM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4101 · Autobus TM008 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 10:55 AM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Regionale Veloce 4103 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 12:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale Veloce 4075 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 11:10 AM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale Veloce 4101 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h46 | 10:26 AM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale Veloce 4075 · Autobus TM010 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 11:55 AM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9917+ Regionale 18761 | On time 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 6h30 | 2:10 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9917+ Regionale Veloce 4103 | On time 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 12:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9917+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | On time 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 1:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
8947+ Regionale Veloce 4103 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 12:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
8947+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 1:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
8947+ Regionale 18761 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h30 | 2:10 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale Veloce 4103 · Autobus AT236 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h55 | 1:05 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale Veloce 4103 · Autobus TM012 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 12:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9923+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 1:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9923+ Regionale Veloce 4105 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 2:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9923+ Regionale 18761 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 2:10 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4077 · Autobus TM014 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 1:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4107 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 4:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4079 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 3:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4105 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 2:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4105 · Autobus TM016 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 2:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4105 · Autobus AT790 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h51 | 3:01 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4107 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 4:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 5:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4079 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 3:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4079 · Autobus TM018 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 3:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9935+ Regionale Veloce 4119 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h31 | 6:11 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 5:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale Veloce 4107 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 4:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale Veloce 4107 · Autobus AT294 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h50 | 5:00 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale Veloce 4107 · Autobus TM020 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 4:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 5:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4119 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h31 | 6:11 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4109 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 6:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 5h02 | 6:50 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT868 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 5h05 | 6:53 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ Autobus AT280 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 6h27 | 8:15 PM Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4081 · Autobus AT864 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 5:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4081 · Autobus TM022 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 5:50 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 4085 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 7:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 4119 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 6:11 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 4109 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 6:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT868 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h43 | 6:53 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 6:50 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 4085 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 7:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 4121 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h24 | 9:04 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 4111 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 8:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Regionale Veloce 4085 · Autobus AT870 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 8:15 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Regionale Veloce 4085 · Autobus TM028 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 7:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4121 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h24 | 9:04 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4111 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 8:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4089 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 9:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Regionale Veloce 4111 · Autobus TM030 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 8:55 PM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9955+ Regionale Veloce 4089 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 9:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale Veloce 4121 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h24 | 9:04 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale Veloce 4113 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 10:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9959+ Regionale 18795 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 11:10 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9959+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18795 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 11:10 PM Camucia-Cortona | 2 transfers | |
9959+ Regionale Veloce 4113 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 10:34 PM Camucia-Cortona | 1 transfer | |
9961+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18795 | On time 7:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h30 | 11:10 PM Camucia-Cortona | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 765 · InterCityNotte 770+ Autobus AT202 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 9h13 | 6:28 AM Cortona | 2 transfers | |
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Discover the best of Cortona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cortona trip today.
Cortona’s leading museum displays Etruscan bronzes, funerary finds, and local masterpieces, making it the essential introduction to the town.
A focused Diocesan collection with Fra Angelico and other sacred works, ideal for understanding Cortona’s religious art tradition.
A contemporary photography center staging exhibitions and events that connect Cortona’s heritage with international visual culture.
Cortona’s main square is framed by historic buildings and cafés, making it the natural starting point for exploring the hill town.
This viewpoint near Santa Margherita delivers classic postcard vistas and is especially memorable at golden hour or early morning.
A beautiful sloping square beside the cathedral, valued for its civic architecture, open views, and relaxed local atmosphere.
Thick hand-rolled pasta traditionally served with rich duck ragù. A beloved Tuscan-Aretine specialty found in trattorias around Cortona.
Rustic bread soup with black kale, beans, and vegetables. A classic Tuscan peasant dish valued for its frugal tradition and deep flavor.
Tuscan vegetable and bread soup made with tomato, stale bread, garlic, and basil. Simple, traditional, and especially popular in warm months.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Tuscan tasting menus in an elegant historic setting near central Cortona.
Popular casual osteria focused on local dishes, seasonal ingredients, and Tuscan wines in a friendly historic center setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Tuscan classics, local meats, and handmade pasta in a warm stone-walled atmosphere.
Moderate for Tuscany: stays and dining cost less than Florence, but tourist areas raise prices. Local buses are affordable; a car often adds cost.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Cortona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cortona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Cortona trains use the Milano Centrale to Cortona, Piazza del Mercato station pair, with some services arriving at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Milan and Cortona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
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