There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Cortona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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
4h 13m€34–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Siena Central Train Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Siena, Stazione FS to Siena - via Saurobus Linea M2 Mare Bus
6h 59m€22–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Parma to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 518 / ...
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re / ...
6h 11m€32–52Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Parma to Cortonacar 277.8 km
2h 56m€44–64Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Terontola-Cortonatrain Ic
4h 46m€32–64
Parma to Cortona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Cortona is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Cortona is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma station to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Parma Bus Station and arriving at Cortona Piazza Mercato via Siena, Stazione FS and Bisciano Zona Ind.Le. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
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 4h 13m.
The distance between Parma and Cortona is 296 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Cortona without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 13m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Parma to Cortona, including transfers.
Parma to Cortona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.
Parma to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Cortona is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 13m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 6h 59m.
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 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma Bus Station to Cortona Piazza Mercato via Siena Central Train Station, Siena, Stazione FS, Siena - via Sauro, and Bisciano Zona Ind.Le in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Terontola-Cortona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Siena Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Cortona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Siena Central Train Station.
Parma to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Cortona is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Parma to Cortona.
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