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Compare train and bus for Cortona to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cortona to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Cortona to Rome:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cortona to Rome costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
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How to get from Cortona to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cortona to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1089:10 PM2h30Bettolle, Piazza Del Popolo11:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1089:10 PM2h30Bettolle, Piazza Del Popolo11:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Autobus AT731+
Intercity 5816:10 AM2h15Cortona8:25 AMRome Termini$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
Autobus AT251 · Regionale Veloce 41052:15 PM2h50Cortona5:05 PMRome Termini$211One-way1 transfer
Autobus TM007 · Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 415310:00 AM3h00Cortona1:00 PMRome Termini$211One-way2 transfers
Autobus TM015 · Regionale Veloce 41052:00 PM3h05Cortona5:05 PMRome Termini$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cortona to Rome:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cortona to Rome costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cortona and Rome as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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