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Compare train and bus for Rome to Cortona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Cortona 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 2h 18m. 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 $20.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Rome to Cortona:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Cortona costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Cortona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Cortona
How to get from Rome to Cortona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Cortona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 4100 · Autobus AT78411:11 AM2h31Rome Tiburtina1:42 PMCortona$211One-way1 transfer
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Regionale 4100 · Autobus AT78411:11 AM2h31Rome Tiburtina1:42 PMCortona$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 590+
Regionale 18712 · Autobus AT79012:43 PM2h18Rome Tiburtina3:01 PMCortona$331One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4106 · Autobus TM0285:20 PM2h35Rome Termini7:55 PMCortona$211One-way1 transfer
Regionale 4100 · Autobus TM01411:11 AM2h44Rome Tiburtina1:55 PMCortona$211One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4106 · Autobus AT8705:20 PM2h55Rome Termini8:15 PMCortona$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Cortona:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Cortona costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Cortona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Cortona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Cortona by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Cortona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
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