How to travel from Rome to Cortona

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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Cortona

Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Cortona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Cortona is a bus with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Cortona:

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Cortona costing on average $29.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Cortona is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Cortona take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rome and Cortona including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Cortona among Omio's users.

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from Rome to Cortona

How to get from Rome to Cortona by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rome to Cortona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Marino Autolinee107
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Marino Autolinee107
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IntercityIntercity 590+RegionaleRegionale 32892 · Autobus TM016
    2 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 4100 · Autobus TM014
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4712 · Regionale Veloce 4096 · Autobus TM006
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4150 · Regionale Veloce 4094 · Autobus TM004
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Cortona

Travel to Cortona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Cortona.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rome and Cortona including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Cortona is a bus with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Cortona:

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Cortona costing on average $29.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Cortona is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Cortona take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

The distance from Rome to Cortona is approximately 98 miles (159 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Cortona is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Cortona:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Camucia-Cortona.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Bettolle, Piazza Del Popolo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Cortona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Cortona by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Cortona by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Cortona with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Regionale.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Cortona often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Arezzo, Perugia, Siena, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cortona and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cortona to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Cortona, you can enjoy a wine tasting tour at a local vineyard, stroll through charming streets to discover hidden shops and local crafts, attend a cooking class to learn traditional Tuscan cuisine, participate in a guided hiking tour, and visit local markets for fresh produce. Key sights include Piazza della Repubblica, Diocesan Museum, Basilica of Santa Margherita, Etruscan Academy Museum, and Fortezza di Girifalco.
To fully experience Cortona's historic sites, local cuisine, and surrounding Tuscan countryside, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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