There are 3 ways to get from Parma to Cortona by train (Trenitalia) or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
3h 52m€32–62Drive 280.7 km
- Drive from Parma to Cortonacar 280.7 km
2h 52m€46–66Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Terontola-Cortonatrain Ic
4h 43m€32–57
Parma to Cortona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Cortona is to train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Cortona is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Parma and Cortona is 296 km. The road distance is 280.7 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Cortona without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 52m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Parma to Cortona, including transfers.
Parma to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Cortona is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Parma to Cortona.
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What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Cortona, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Camuccia-Cortona via Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Terontola-Cortona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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