The average train between Cortona and Lugano takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cortona to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cortona and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cortona is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Firenze S.M.N. and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cortona to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Cortona station and arriving at Lugano station via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Cortona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Camuccia-Cortona station.
Cortona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Cortona to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Cortona and Lugano is 386.9 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Camuccia-Cortona to Lugano via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 5h 55m.