Basel to Cortona Trains

Basel to Cortona trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Cortona takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cortona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 13m
Duration: 748 km
Distance: €161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan

best

Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re

9h 15m

€85–238

Basel to Cortona train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Cortona. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cortona at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 7:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 7:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 7:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 7:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 7:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:04 AM → 1:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 7:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:04 AM → 1:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Cortona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Milan

Basel to Cortona train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM

9:04 AM → 5:34 PM

11:04 AM → 7:34 PM

11:07 AM → 8:34 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM

9:04 AM → 5:34 PM

11:04 AM → 7:34 PM

11:07 AM → 8:34 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM

9:04 AM → 5:34 PM

11:04 AM → 7:34 PM

11:07 AM → 8:34 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM

9:04 AM → 5:34 PM

11:04 AM → 7:34 PM

11:07 AM → 8:34 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM

9:04 AM → 5:34 PM

11:04 AM → 7:34 PM

11:07 AM → 8:34 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:04 AM → 1:34 PM

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM

9:04 AM → 5:34 PM

11:04 AM → 7:34 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:04 AM → 1:34 PM

7:04 AM → 3:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cortona, Italy?

Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale

Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona

Train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovanni

Train from Como S. Giovanni to Firenze S. M. N.

Where to next?

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Cortona

Alternative transport options