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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cortona to Rome
Compare the available ways to get from Cortona to Rome, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cortona to Rome:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cortona to Rome costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cortona to Rome
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Autobus TM015 · Regionale Veloce 41052:00 PM 3h05 Cortona 5:05 PM Rome Termini $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Autobus TM015 · Regionale Veloce 41052:00 PM 3h05 Cortona 5:05 PM Rome Termini $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Autobus AT731+
Intercity 5816:10 AM 2h15 Cortona 8:25 AM Rome Termini $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Autobus TM001 · Regionale Veloce 40997:25 AM 3h24 Cortona 10:49 AM Rome Tiburtina $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Autobus TM001 · Regionale 342217:25 AM 3h24 Cortona 10:49 AM Rome Tiburtina $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Autobus TM023 · Regionale Veloce 4109 · Regionale 187156:00 PM 3h35 Cortona 9:35 PM Rome Termini $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM 4h35 Arezzo, Viale dei Carabinieri (Parking) 10:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
1089:10 PM 2h30 Bettolle, Piazza Del Popolo 11:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
1067:35 PM 4h05 Arezzo, Terminal Stazione 11:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cortona to Rome:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cortona to Rome costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Camucia-Cortona and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Bettolle, Piazza Del Popolo and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
- 6 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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