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

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

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 9h 7m.

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 Milan which takes 9h 7m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m 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 2137+ 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 Milan
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
9h 7m
€82–287
Drive 567.2 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Cortonacar 567.2 km
5h 44m
€100–145
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 30m
€157–359
Train
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 26m
€147–528
Train #2
1. Take the train from Airolo to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
11h 44m
€96–278

Swiss Alps to Cortona by bus and train

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Distance: 599.6 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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 9h 7m.

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