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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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $17, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m 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 $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Cortona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
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 Veloce 4098 · Autobus TM0108:20 AM3h35Rome Termini11:55 AMCortona$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1075:35 AM2h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:05 AMBettolle, Piazza Del Popolo$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1075:35 AM2h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:05 AMBettolle, Piazza Del Popolo$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Autobus AT78411:11 AM2h31Rome Tiburtina1:42 PMCortona$381One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Autobus TM01411:11 AM2h44Rome Tiburtina1:55 PMCortona$381One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Autobus AT2368:20 AM4h25Rome Termini12:45 PMCortona$381One-way1 transfer
1055:35 AM4h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:40 AMArezzo, Terminal Stazione$441One-way0 transfers
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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 $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Cortona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 16 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Cortona by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Cortona by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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