What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona is to train which costs €95 - €160 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Cortona?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Bellinzona, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Cortona is 600 km. The road distance is 567.2 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Cortona without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 8h 34m and costs €80 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Cortona train from?

Swiss Alps to Cortona train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Cortona train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Cortona train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Cortona is 567 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Swiss Alps to Cortona.

Where can I stay near Cortona?

There are 2145+ hotels available in Cortona.

Swiss Alps to Cortona - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
8h 34m
€81–292
Drive 567.2 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Cortonacar 567.2 km
5h 44m
€99–143
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
9h 14m
€157–360
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
10h 31m
€95–157
Train #2
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Firenze S. M. N.train Ec
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
11h 21m
€147–504

Swiss Alps to Cortona by bus and train

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Distance: 599.6 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Cortona, Italy?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Camuccia-Cortona via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Bellinzona, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 8h 34m.

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